The UK is launching the world’s first real-time surveillance system aimed at tracking and preventing future pandemics through rapid pathogen identification and treatment.
UK Health Security Agency's Susan Hopkins emphasized that early detection is vital for effectively responding to emerging pathogens, leveraging the nation's existing genomic surveillance expertise.
Oxford Nanopore's third-generation sequencing technology enables fast, over 99% accurate identification of pathogens, enhancing the UK’s ability to respond to potential health threats.
The public-private partnership will enhance existing NHS resources by processing samples at 30 sites, contributing valuable data to combat emerging diseases.
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