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Establishment of local wastewater-based surveillance programmes in response to the spread and infection of COVID-19-case studies from South Africa, the Netherlands, Turkey and England
Journal of water and health, Vol.20(2), pp.287-299
2022
PMID: 36366987
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 340 million infection cases (as of 21 January 2022) and more than 5.57 million deaths globally. In reaction, science, technology and innovation communities across the globe have organised themselves to contribute to national responses to COVID-19 disease. A significant contribution has been from the establishment of wastewater-based epidemiological (WBE) surveillance interventions and programmes for monitoring the spread of COVID-19 in at least 55 countries. Here, we examine and share experiences and lessons learnt in establishing such surveillance programmes. We use case studies to highlight testing methods and logistics considerations associated in scaling the implementing of such programmes in South Africa, the Netherlands, Turkey and England. The four countries were selected to represent different regions of the world and the perspective based on the considerable progress made in establishing and implementing their national WBE programmes. The selected countries also represent different climatic zones, economies, and development stages, which influence the implementation of national programmes of this nature and magnitude. In addition, the four countries' programmes offer good experiences and lessons learnt since they are systematic, and cover extensive areas, disseminate knowledge locally and internationally and partnered with authorities (government). The programmes also strengthened working relations and partnerships between and among local and global organisations. This paper shares these experiences and lessons to encourage others in the water and public health sectors on the benefits and value of WBE in tackling SARS-CoV-2 and related future circumstances.
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- Title
- Establishment of local wastewater-based surveillance programmes in response to the spread and infection of COVID-19-case studies from South Africa, the Netherlands, Turkey and England
- Authors/Creators
- M. Tlhagale - Water Research CommissionS. Liphadzi - University of VendaJ. Bhagwan - Water Research CommissionNaidoo - Water Res Commiss, 4 Daventry St, Pretoria, South AfricaK. Jonas - Water Research CommissionL. van Vuuren - Water Research CommissionG. Medema - KWR Water Research InstituteL. Andrews - KWR Water Research InstituteF. Been - KWR Water Research InstituteM. L. Ferreira - KWR Water Research InstituteA. M. Saatci - Turkish Water Institute (SUEN), Libadiye Cad. 54 Küçükçamlıca Üsküdar 34696, Istanbul, TurkeyB. Alpaslan Kocamemi - Marmara UniversityF. Hassard - Cranfield UniversityA. C. Singer - UK Centre for Ecology & HydrologyJ. T. Bunce - Department for Environment Food and Rural AffairsJ. M. S. Grimsley - Nashotah House Theological SeminaryM. Brown - Newcastle UniversityD. L. Jones - Bangor University
- Publication Details
- Journal of water and health, Vol.20(2), pp.287-299
- Publisher
- IWA Publishing
- Number of pages
- 13
- Identifiers
- 991005560316007891
- Copyright
- © 2022 The Authors
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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