| Wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) is a valuable tool in public health, providing community-level insights on infectious diseases, substances of potential abuse and other agents of interest.
Join us for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Natalie Prystajecky, Head of Microbiology at the BC Centre for Disease Control and Dr. Robert Delatolla, Professor University of Ottawa and CIHR Applied Public Health Chair in Environment, Climate Change and One Health. Moderated by Margaret Haworth-Brockman, Senior Program Manager NCCID. · Hear success stories from Canada’s wastewater surveillance system. · Learn about the stakeholders involved, weaknesses and strengths, actions triggered and how they inform public health decision-making. · Discuss measurable impacts, such as reduced transmission, improved public health decisions, community benefits and cost savings. Contact nccid@umanitoba.ca to submit questions before the webinar. |
