Global disease surveillance systems are being strengthened through new funding and digital tracking tools, even as health program cuts threaten pandemic preparedness and measles cases reach 35-year highs in the US. Researchers are deploying advanced monitoring methods—from mosquito trapping to real-time outbreak detection on cruise ships—to catch infectious threats earlier.
·Scripps Research awarded $2 million to expand global infectious disease surveillance infrastructure
·Digital tracking tools deployed during World Cup to identify and monitor emerging disease risks
·Measles cases projected to reach highest levels in 35 years amid concerns over weakened health programs
·FAMU researchers testing improved mosquito trapping methods to strengthen disease surveillance networks
·Cruise ship outbreaks highlight gaps in real-time outbreak detection and response systems
drawn from Open Access Government, Scripps Research, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov), Florida A&M University - FAMU · updated 2h ago