Države članice morajo zagotoviti, da so državnim in lokalnim središčem za nadzor bolezni ter strokovni skupini na razpolago osebje, naprave in opremo, vključno s potrebnimi komunikacijskimi sistemi, in da obstaja jasna in učinkovita hierarhija dajanja navodil in vodenja, da se zagotovi hitra izvedba ukrepov za nadzor bolezni, določenih v tej direktivi.
Member States shall ensure that the national and local disease control centres and the expert group have staff, facilities and equipment including communication systems as necessary, and a clear and effective chain of command and management to ensure the prompt implementation of the disease control measures laid down in this Directive.