A recent article in Eurosurveillance, to which several PDPC related researchers contributed, highlights the implementation of a flexible wastewater monitoring system in the Rotterdam-Rijnmond region between 2020 and 2022.

This system utilizes passive sampling techniques to detect viral infections early and safeguard public health. The study demonstrates that this approach is effective in detecting viral pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2 and the monkeypox virus, emphasizing the importance of wastewater monitoring as a complement to traditional surveillance systems. The findings underline the necessity of an integrated approach to managing pandemics and outbreaks.

For more information about this research and the involvement of the PDPC, you can read the full article on the Eurosurveillance website.