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health1 year ago

WHO Launches $2M Grant for Global Pathogen Surveillance

The World Health Organization and partners have announced the first recipients of nearly $2 million in grants from the International Pathogen Surveillance Network to enhance pathogen genomic surveillance in low- and middle-income countries. The funding aims to improve understanding of disease threats by analyzing the genetic codes of pathogens, aiding in the development of vaccines and treatments, and enabling faster public health responses. Supported by foundations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the initiative seeks to expand equitable access to genomic tools globally.

via World Health Organization|
#genomic-analysis#global-health#grants
health-and-science2 years ago

"Preventing Future Outbreaks: Reflecting on Four Years Since COVID's Emergence"

Four years after COVID-19 emerged, efforts to prevent future pandemics are intensifying. Dr. Ian Lipkin's team at Columbia University has developed a system for rapid analysis of pathogens, which could have identified COVID-19 sooner. The Global Alliance for Preventing Pandemics (GAPP) is being adopted by countries to share surveillance data quickly. Ginkgo Bioworks is monitoring pathogens in airplane wastewater and building biosecurity programs globally. Training is provided to public health workers worldwide to identify pathogens locally. The goal is to create a "global immune system" through continuous monitoring and technological advances in genetic sequencing, aiming to predict and prepare for future outbreaks more effectively.

via USA TODAY|
#global-health-security#health-and-science#infectious-diseases
health2 years ago

CDC Expands Pathogen Testing at Logan Airport to Prevent Spread of Infectious Diseases

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding its Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance system at Boston's Logan International Airport, as part of a pilot program at four major airports. The program involves voluntary nasal sampling of international travelers to detect flu A/B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, and other pathogens. Positive samples will be sent to the CDC for analysis. Wastewater from certain flights will also be analyzed. The goal is to detect and prevent the spread of illnesses, providing early critical information to public health officials.

via Boston 25 News|
#cdc#health#logan-airport