The International Conference "Towards a Global Wastewater Surveillance System for Public Health"
GLOWACON 2023 - The Conference Proceedings
The GLOWACON 2023 international conference highlighted the important role of Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (WES) as a sentinel system for public health. It showed that WES is not only a cost- effective way to detect epidemic outbreaks early but it is also essential for tracking the spread of global pathogens, which can help with resource mobilization and targeted interventions. The European Health Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), along with international partners, are leading efforts to establish a global consortium for WES. The aim is to improve coordination and adaptability to technological advances. The EU Wastewater Observatory for Public Health has been launched, demonstrating a commitment to integrating WES into policy. This is endorsed by the EU4Health 2024 Work Programme, which mandates wastewater testing to boost preparedness against cross-border health threats. This initiative aligns with the EU's objective of strengthening health system responsiveness and coordination among Member States in the face of such threats.
Wastewater-based surveillance is set to become a fundamental part of public health services in the EU and beyond. It supports the EU's policy priority of enhanced preparedness and effective response to cross-border health threats, contributing to the health and safety of EU citizens by enabling timely and coordinated action.
GAWLIK Bernd Manfred;
COMERO Sara;
TAVAZZI Simona;
MAFFETTONE Roberta;
GLOWACKA Natalia;
PIERANNUNZI Francesco;
SION Sorin;
CASADO POBLADOR Tanja;
BAUSA LOPEZ Luis;
PHILIPP Wolfgang;
TESSAROLO Angela;
BURGOS-GUTIERREZ Ana;
2024-04-17
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC137385
978-92-68-14831-0 (online),
OP KJ-05-24-292-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC137385,
10.2760/425638 (online),
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