South-East Asia Surveillance Network:
India has proposed the creation of a South-East Asia surveillance network to enhance multi-source collaborative surveillance for better pandemic and health emergency responses.
- The proposal will be discussed with the 11 member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region (SEARO) later this year.
Vision of the South-East Asia Surveillance Network:
- Regional Health Security: Strengthening real-time disease monitoring and early warning systems for rapid response to pandemics and epidemics.
- Cross-Border Collaboration: Improving information-sharing mechanisms among SEARO nations to control transboundary health threats.
- Integrated Surveillance System: Establishing multi-source surveillance by combining genomic data, wastewater analysis, and public health intelligence.
- One Health Approach: Addressing health challenges arising from human-animal-environment interactions, including zoonotic diseases.
- Capacity Building & Innovation: Investing in strong laboratory infrastructure, AI-based predictive surveillance, and digital health solutions.
