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The '''Disease Control Agency''' (DCA) is an independent agency under the authority of the [[Department of Health]] which combats infectious disease within the Principality. It adheres to the [[Typical Organization Framework]] in addition to the following components:

==Networks==

===DCA Laboratory Network===

The [[DCA Laboratory Network]] consists of all such locations operated by the DCA.

===DCA Strategic Stockpile Network===

The [[DCA Strategic Stockpile Network]] consists of stockpiles of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_protective_equipment PPE] and common medicines which can be distributed to populations in the event of epidemic or pandemic.

==Offices==

===Office of the Chief of Disease Control===

The [[Office of the Chief of Disease Control]] is the main organ through which the agency is run day-to-day.

==Sections==

===Contingency Planning Section===

The [[Contingency Planning Section]] produces action plans based on a variety of possible scenarios which can serve as guides in case of actual emergencies.

===Disease Research Section===

The [[Disease Research Section]] studies infectious disease and develops treatments for them.

===Interstate Health Crises Coordination Section===

The [[Interstate Health Crises Coordination Section]] coordinates with equivalent foreign agencies to share information, and respond to epidemics and pandemics which may cross borders.

===Vital Materials Distribution Section===

The [[Vital Materials Distribution Section]] oversees the distribution of PPE and medicines.

===Vital Materials Strategic Stockpile Section===

The [[Vital Materials Strategic Stockpile Section]] manages the DCA's strategic stockpiles of PPE and medicines, ensuring that they are in working order, up to date, and not expired.

==Services==

===Disease Information Bulletin Service===

The [[Disease Information Bulletin Service]] provides information to the government and citizens of the Principality on the topics of disease control and prevention.

===DCA Testing Service===

The [[DCA Testing Service]] carries out disease testing.

==Taskforces==

===DCA Field Research Taskforces===

[[DCA Field Research Taskforces]] are ad hoc groups dispatched to locations experiencing disease outbreaks in order to gather information.

[[Category:Department of Health]]
[[Category:Independent Agencies]]