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South-East Asia Surveillance Network

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.
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