Wastewater surveillance is emerging as a powerful tool for strengthening public health by enabling early detection of infectious diseases and monitoring pathogen circulation at the community level.
In this conversation with RTH Resources, Dr. Farah Ishtiaq and Dr. Satyaprakash Pandey with Dr. Gayatri Saberwal and Dr. Sundararaman T discuss the growing role of wastewater and environmental surveillance in complementing clinical surveillance, advancing genomic monitoring, and informing public health decision-making.
They also explore the opportunities and challenges of implementing these approaches in India and their potential to improve preparedness for future outbreaks.
Read the full conversation here.