For the first time, there is integrated guidance for three respiratory diseases: influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV.
This webinar gives an overview of the WHO standards for integrated surveillance and practical guidance for implementation and inclusion of non-influenza viruses in national sentinel surveillance systems. The webinar serves to better understand the evidence behind the recommended standards, the pathogen specific surveillance trade-offs and practical operational considerations. It provides an objectives-based and resources-based approach for countries to make informed decisions for implementing an integrated surveillance strategy at the national level.
Speakers
Welcome remarks: Dr Wenqing Zhang, Head, Global Influenza Programme, WHO
Integrated surveillance – objectives, case definitions, sampling strategy, data collection, reporting: Dr Aspen Hammond, Technical Officer, WHO
Integrated surveillance – laboratory algorithms, assays, genomics: Dr Dmitriy Pereyaslov, Technical Officer, WHO
Q&A to panel: Moderator: Dr Siddhi Hirve, Technical Officer, WHO