Medical Xpress·4 min read·medium
Health 'war room,' digital tools are tracking disease risks during World Cup
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Georgetown University researchers have established a 'Health Security Operations Center' to monitor infectious disease risks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The center uses data from wastewater surveillance, travel logs, and social media to track potential outbreaks.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a novel, non-governmental approach to public health surveillance for large-scale international sporting events.
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