UK Launches Groundbreaking Pandemic Early Warning System New surveillance program to utilize cutting-edge DNA technology for rapid disease detection and preparednessThe UK government has officially announced plans to establish the world’s first real-time surveillance system aimed at detecting future pandemics. The surveillance system is part of the UK government's broader 10-Year Health Plan, which aims to transition the NHS from traditional analogue methodologies to modern digital capabilities. According to Professor Susan Hopkins, the Chief Medical Advisor at the UK Health Security Agency, early detection is of utmost importance. With the establishment of this new surveillance system, the UK can significantly strengthen its resource capabilities to tackle developing threats quickly. Given this reality, having rapid response capabilities through this surveillance system will be pivotal.

Source: Daily Mirror November 05, 2024 18:06 UTC