We are thrilled to spotlight an upcoming webinar organized by the IWA Wastewater-based Epidemiological Surveillance Cluster. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, wastewater surveillance has emerged as a powerful tool in tracking infectious diseases within communities. However, while much attention has been given to sewered settings, there's a crucial need to explore the potential of wastewater and environmental surveillance in non-sewered settings, which are prevalent in many parts of the world.
This webinar aims to shed light on the public health value of wastewater and environmental surveillance in non-sewered settings, covering a wide range of infectious diseases from polio to respiratory viruses. The webinar will delve into concrete case studies and experiences drawn from low- and middle-income countries, showcasing the effectiveness of these cost-effective surveillance measures in enhancing public health outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize Importance: Understand the significance of wastewater surveillance for infectious disease monitoring in non-sewered settings, contributing to enhanced public health understanding.
- Best Practices: Gain insights into the best practices, do’s and don’ts of wastewater surveillance in non-sewered settings.
- Opportunities and Challenges: Appreciate the opportunities and challenges inherent in establishing surveillance systems, fostering collaboration between water and public health stakeholders for effective outcomes.
Host: International Water Association
Panelists
- Gertjan Medema - KWR Water Research Institute, The Netherlands
- Sudhir Pillay - Water Research Commission, South Africa
- Gina Pocock - Waterlab, South Africa
- Fiona Els - National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa
- Petros Chigwechokha - Malawi University of Science and Technology, Malawi
- Leshan Wannigama - Chulalongkorn University, and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thailand
- Dilip Abraham - Christian Medical College Vellore, India
Date: 16 May 2024
Time: 15:00 (London time)
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into leveraging wastewater and environmental surveillance for public health benefit. Registration is Free.
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