Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Principles of Disease Surveillance01:26

Principles of Disease Surveillance

466
Disease surveillance is the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data essential to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice. This process integrates data dissemination to entities responsible for preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Surveillance systems provide crucial information for action, helping public health authorities make informed decisions to manage and prevent outbreaks, ensure public safety, optimize...
466
Steps in Outbreak Investigation01:18

Steps in Outbreak Investigation

492
In the ever-evolving field of public health, statistical analysis serves as a cornerstone for understanding and managing disease outbreaks. By leveraging various statistical tools, health professionals can predict potential outbreaks, analyze ongoing situations, and devise effective responses to mitigate impact. For that to happen, there are a few possible stages of the analysis:
492
Applications of GIS: Disaster Management and Emergency Response01:29

Applications of GIS: Disaster Management and Emergency Response

471
Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is essential for risk identification, action prioritization, and resource optimization in critical situations like flooding and earthquakes. By integrating spatial and demographic data, GIS provides a comprehensive framework for emergency response.GIS integrates data layers, like rainfall intensity, topography, elevation profiles, and river levels, to model high-risk flood zones. These layers assess areas susceptible to flooding based on their...
471
Quality of Water01:19

Quality of Water

504
In concrete preparation, the quality of water is paramount as it affects the strength and durability of the concrete. Potable water is usually preferred; however, it must not have excessive sodium or potassium to prevent compromising the concrete's integrity. Water quality is typically evaluated based on impurities such as dissolved solids, chlorides, and sulfates, and its pH value is ideally between 6 and 8. Even slightly acidic natural water may be acceptable unless it contains harmful...
504
Pharmacovigilance01:19

Pharmacovigilance

1.6K
Post-marketing surveillance is a critical component of pharmaceutical regulation, often uncovering unanticipated adverse drug reactions (ADRs) once a drug is widely used over an extended period.
This process, termed pharmacovigilance, aims to detect, evaluate, and minimize harmful effects related to medication use. The data collection for pharmacovigilance depends on spontaneous reporting systems, where healthcare professionals or patients voluntarily report suspected ADRs.
In some cases, there...
1.6K
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures01:22

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures

3.6K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
3.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Targeted Wastewater Surveillance during the World Athletics Championship, Oregon, USA, 2022.

Emerging infectious diseases·2026
Same author

Suitability of bacterial and viral markers for faecal source tracking in the coastal environment.

Journal of applied microbiology·2026
Same author

Wastewater Surveillance to Inform Cancer Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Interventions.

Environmental science & technology·2026
Same author

Correction: Evaluating Nanotrap Microbiome Particles as A Wastewater Viral Concentration Method.

Food and environmental virology·2026
Same author

Aerobic Treatment Units for Widespread Onsite Wastewater Treatment in Coastal Louisiana: Pollution, Policy, and Market-Based Solutions.

Environmental science & technology·2026
Same author

Indoor spaces as active protectors of respiratory health.

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Author Spotlight: Understanding and Detecting Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance by Combining Culture-Based Techniques and Genomics
06:54

Author Spotlight: Understanding and Detecting Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance by Combining Culture-Based Techniques and Genomics

Published on: July 19, 2024

1.5K

Communicating wastewater-based surveillance data to drive action.

Kata Farkas1,2, Devrim Kaya3,2, Rasha Maal-Bared4,2

  • 1School of Environmental and Natural Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2UW, UK.

Journal of Water and Health
|September 30, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) provides crucial public health data, but effective communication is key. Enhancing data interpretation and using digital platforms can improve WBS impact and preparedness for health threats.

Keywords:
disease outbreak responsepublic health surveillanceresearch translationrisk communicationsurveillance systems

More Related Videos

Quantification and Whole Genome Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Wastewater and Air Samples
09:26

Quantification and Whole Genome Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Wastewater and Air Samples

Published on: June 30, 2023

1.5K
Concentration of Virus Particles from Environmental Water and Wastewater Samples Using Skimmed Milk Flocculation and Ultrafiltration
10:53

Concentration of Virus Particles from Environmental Water and Wastewater Samples Using Skimmed Milk Flocculation and Ultrafiltration

Published on: March 17, 2023

2.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Author Spotlight: Understanding and Detecting Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance by Combining Culture-Based Techniques and Genomics
06:54

Author Spotlight: Understanding and Detecting Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance by Combining Culture-Based Techniques and Genomics

Published on: July 19, 2024

1.5K
Quantification and Whole Genome Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Wastewater and Air Samples
09:26

Quantification and Whole Genome Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Wastewater and Air Samples

Published on: June 30, 2023

1.5K
Concentration of Virus Particles from Environmental Water and Wastewater Samples Using Skimmed Milk Flocculation and Ultrafiltration
10:53

Concentration of Virus Particles from Environmental Water and Wastewater Samples Using Skimmed Milk Flocculation and Ultrafiltration

Published on: March 17, 2023

2.2K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) proved vital during the COVID-19 pandemic for real-time pathogen monitoring.
  • Effective communication of WBS data is critical for informing public health actions and policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current WBS communication strategies and identify challenges.
  • To propose methods for improving the relevance and impact of WBS communication.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of WBS communication practices.
  • Analysis of challenges in data dissemination and stakeholder engagement.
  • Identification of strategies for enhanced communication.

Main Results:

  • Key challenges include data complexity, lack of standardized frameworks, privacy concerns, and varying stakeholder needs.
  • Digital platforms (dashboards, social media) and traditional media can improve reach and interpretation.
  • Standardized messaging, simplified visualizations, and integration with clinical surveillance are crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Strategic communication is essential for maximizing the public health benefits of WBS.
  • Developing adaptive, globally coordinated communication networks is vital for future health preparedness.
  • Improving cross-sector collaboration and translating data into actionable insights are necessary.