Strengthening Wastewater Monitoring and Surveillance for COVID-19 and Other Infectious Diseases

Mohan, Geetha, Shrestha, Sadhana, Chapagain, Saroj, Payus, Carolyn and Fukushi, Kensuke (2022). Strengthening Wastewater Monitoring and Surveillance for COVID-19 and Other Infectious Diseases. United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability.

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  • Author Mohan, Geetha
    Shrestha, Sadhana
    Chapagain, Saroj
    Payus, Carolyn
    Fukushi, Kensuke
    Title Strengthening Wastewater Monitoring and Surveillance for COVID-19 and Other Infectious Diseases
    Publication Date 2022-04
    Place of Publication Tokyo
    Publisher United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability
    Pages 4
    Language eng
    Abstract This policy brief identifies the key challenges and prospects for strengthening wastewater monitoring and surveillance systems for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Recommendations: • Implement wastewater-based tools and strengthen technical capabilities and cost- effective mechanisms to integrate existing clinical testing with wastewater surveillance systems. • Improve governance frameworks to establish and strengthen wastewater surveillance systems. • Strengthen public–private coordination to enhance data sharing and interpretation for efficient, supportable, and stable wastewater surveillance while maintaining ethical standards.
    Keyword Infectious diseases
    COVID-19
    Wastewater surveillance
    Wastewater-based epidemiology
    Copyright Holder United Nations University
    Copyright Year 2022
    Copyright type All rights reserved
    ISSN 24093017
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