Thailand is moving to digitally consolidate its national disease surveillance system after the Department of Disease Control signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Science and Technology Development Agency to integrate research, data platforms, and digital tools into a more proactive public health monitoring framework.
Based on a media release, the MoU covers the development of big data systems, intelligent surveillance systems, as well as the enhancement of personnel capabilities in both ministries in responding to future health crises.
It will also create mechanisms to translate scientific research into practical public health applications and develop an innovation ecosystem supporting disease prevention and control.
The collaboration ultimately aims to create "the most accurate and modern disease surveillance system in the region," which will also serve as a key model for intergovernmental cooperation.
The DDC and NSTDA will work to strengthen Thailand's ability to detect, prevent, and respond to emerging and re-emerging diseases as well as the complex impacts of climate change, while supporting the development of digital disease control information systems across the country.
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