Strengthening health systems resilience using environmental surveillance for COVID-19 and antimicrobial resistance in the Philippines
10.5365/wpsar.2022.13.2.930
- Author:
Miguel Antonio Salazar
1
;
Leslie Michelle M Dalmacio
2
;
Aileen H Orbecido
3
;
Ruth C Abanador
4
;
Michael Angelo Promentilla
5
;
Arnel B Beltran
3
;
Renan Ma. T Tanhueco
6
;
Marilen Parungao Balolong
4
Author Information
1. Alliance for Improving Health Outcomes, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines
2. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
3. Department of Chemical Engineering, Gokongwei College of Engineering, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
4. Department of Biology, College of Arts and Science, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
5. Waste and Chemicals Management Unit, Center for Engineering and Sustainable Development Research, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
6. Department of Civil Engineering, Gokongwei College of Engineering, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
2022;13(2):46-49
- CountryWHO-WPRO
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
COVID-19 has turned into a protracted emergency to Philippine urban populations. The pandemic can be an opportunity for the country to strengthen surveillance capacity through wastewater-based epidemiology for COVID-19 and antimicrobial resistance. This capacity can translate to detection and monitoring for other emerging infectious diseases.
- Full text:930 Salazar - FINAL.pdf
