In an engaging session organized by the Indian Alliance for Public Health Preparedness (IAPHP), the focus was on translating insights from the World Health Summit into actionable strategies for local health systems. Key themes included the urgent need for climate-informed health action, the value of collaborative surveillance grounded in trust and co-design, and the importance of integrating digital tools without losing sight of human-centered care. Speakers emphasized community agency, multi-sectoral partnerships, and the role of frontline workers in building resilient, equitable systems. The session reinforced the need to move beyond rhetoric toward practical, locally rooted solutions.
Month: May 2025
Tabaco City’s Health Dashboard: A Tool for Community Well-Being and Governance
Tabaco City, Philippines, launched the Health and Well-Being Dashboard supported by its local government and a dedicated team of professionals.
From Wastewater to Action: Novel Approaches to Enhance Traditional Surveillance for Targeted Public Health Interventions
Moderated by Dr. Angela Chaudhuri (Swasti), the discussion highlighted real-world examples of how WWS is being deployed not just for COVID-19, but also for pathogens like typhoid, hepatitis, mpox, dengue, and others. Key presentations by Dr. Karin Haar (WHO SEARO) and Dr. Aruna Panda (Alliance for Pathogen Surveillance Innovations-India) showcased regional frameworks and predictive strategies rooted in environmental data.
Panelists included Dr. Madhvi Joshi, Dr. Dilip Abraham, Dr. Vincent Junxiong Pang, Patipat Susumpao, Dr Varsha Shridhar, and Eloise Todd. The panel emphasised that while much has been achieved, more can be done to institutionalise WWS, enhance data usability, and foster multisectoral partnerships.
Strengthening Global Health Security Through Multi-Source Collaborative Surveillance in India
The session brought together a diverse group of experts, policymakers, practitioners, and community stakeholders to engage in an interactive session on how India can move beyond siloed, reactive surveillance systems toward a collaborative model that is integrative, anticipatory, and inclusive. Using real-world health issues- avian influenza, dengue, heat-related illness, and air quality- participants identified key stakeholders, risks, and decision points.
The session emphasized inclusive partnerships, improved data sharing, clear action thresholds, and the central role of marginalized communities. Chaired by Dr. Masaya Kato and moderated by Dr. Angela Chaudhuri, the workshop showcased a transformative, people-centered vision for health surveillance.