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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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How well did the EU respond to the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic? Experts now give their verdict

Frontiers

“At the EU member state level, global health security should become (again) a critical item on their national health agendas,” says Gontariuk. Unless otherwise noted, you can republish articles posted in the Frontiers news blog — as long as you include a link back to the original research.