Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology (PHA4GE)

Africa CDC & Global Health EDCTP3 Join Forces to Strengthen Public Health in Africa ???? A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Africa CDC and Global Health EDCTP3 marks a significant step toward enhancing public health research, capacity building, and disease surveillance across Africa. This partnership will: ? Strengthen clinical research & innovation ? Boost preparedness & response to infectious diseases ? Promote sustainable health solutions for Africa’s future By working together, these organizations will help advance health security and research capacity to tackle Africa’s most pressing health challenges. Learn more about this exciting collaboration: https://lnkd.in/dpAiNFwX

WHO & Partners Escalate Response to Dire Health & Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DRC ???? The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a severe health and humanitarian crisis, with over 7 million people displaced due to ongoing conflict. The World Health Organization (WHO) & partners are intensifying efforts to provide: ? Emergency medical care ? Disease surveillance & outbreak response ? Nutrition & mental health support The crisis has heightened the risk of cholera, measles, and malnutrition, threatening millions, including vulnerable children. Urgent international support is needed to prevent further suffering and strengthen healthcare delivery in the region. Read more about WHO's response: https://lnkd.in/daciB-Um

Impact of Budget Cuts on CDC's Disease Detection Efforts Recent reports have brought to light significant budget reductions affecting health agencies, notably impacting the CDC's disease detection capabilities. These cuts pose challenges to ongoing efforts in monitoring and responding to public health threats. Staying informed on these developments is crucial for professionals in the field. Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/3ER2H3Z

New WHO Guidance on Wastewater Surveillance ?? The World Health Organization has published a pilot version of its guidance on wastewater and environmental surveillance for multiple pathogens. This document provides a framework for prioritizing, implementing, and integrating surveillance systems, offering invaluable insights for public health authorities aiming to enhance early detection and monitoring of infectious diseases. Access the guidance document here: https://lnkd.in/dFg3_D6W

Advancements in Genomic Epidemiology ?? We are thrilled to share a groundbreaking article from Nature Reviews Genetics that delves into the pivotal role of genomic epidemiology in enhancing public health strategies. This comprehensive review underscores how integrating genomic data can revolutionize disease surveillance and response. A must-read for professionals dedicated to advancing public health through genomics. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dMNTk6Ma

AMR prediction tools are powerful but fragmented—until now! ?? hAMRonization unifies outputs from 18+ AMR detection tools, making data comparable & accessible for public health & research. A game-changer for genomic epidemiology! Read more:

AMR prediction tools are powerful but fragmented—until now! ?? hAMRonization unifies outputs from 18+ AMR detection tools, making data comparable & accessible for public health & research. A game-changer for genomic epidemiology! Read more:

AMR prediction tools are powerful but fragmented—until now! ?? hAMRonization unifies outputs from 18+ AMR detection tools, making data comparable & accessible for public health & research. A game-changer for genomic epidemiology! Read more:

[READ] Members of the Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology (PHA4GE) gathered at the second Global Partners Forum of the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) in Bangkok, Thailand, on 21-22 November 2024. IPSN, a global network of scientists, policymakers, and academics, works to advance pathogen genomics and improve public health decision-making, supported by the World Health Organization Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. #IAmUWC

Pathogen genomics has the power to transform public health—so why are low-resource settings still struggling to share critical data??? A new Wellcome Open Research report dives deep into the technical challenges of pathogen genomic sequence (PGS) data sharing and explores innovative solutions to make global data access more equitable. From low-bandwidth data sharing to open-source bioinformatics tools, this is a game-changer for public health, disease surveillance, and pandemic preparedness! We’re also excited to highlight that some of PHA4GE’s very own members have contributed to this important work. Their insights are helping to drive forward equitable genomics data sharing worldwide! Learn how we can build better, more inclusive global data-sharing systems. Read the full report now: https://lnkd.in/dakMeSw5