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How Kenya Built a Wastewater-based Surveillance System: 6 Questions Answered

APHL

This pilot study showcased the effectiveness and feasibility of wastewater genomic surveillance for monitoring pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 in Kenya. The MoH has already developed a fecal and wastewater surveillance protocol, expanding its scope to include viruses, bacteria and the detection of circulating antimicrobial-resistant genes.

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Testing the Waters: Ethiopia Pilots a Wastewater Surveillance Program

APHL

Because people can shed viruses in their feces before ever displaying symptoms, wastewater surveillance is a quick and cost-effective way for public health officials to monitor what’s circulating in the community and act to prevent further spread. The pilot survey was conducted from February to October 2023.

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Stewardship / Resistance Scan for Aug 30, 2019

University of Minnesota CIDRAP

Aug 29 Lancet Infect Dis study Data show vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium rising in Germany Data from the German Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System show a 43% increase in vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREF) in German hospitals, according to a new study in Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control.

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5 story ideas on migrant health crises facing U.S.-Mexico border

Association of Health Care Journalists

The strategy involves surveillance systems, data-sharing across sectors, joint risk assessments, and integrated interventions to address zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, and environmental health challenges all factors that are not adequately in practice in the region.