Could the internet help prevent international health emergencies?
Online tracking and social media can help spot trends and prevent international health emergencies.
Michael Edelstein is a medical doctor specialised in field epidemiology, with expertise in surveillance systems, outbreak investigations and global health policy, in both routine and emergency contexts. He has worked at national public health agencies (Public Health England, Swedish public health agency) and international organisations (WHO, ECDC) in Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia.
Expertise
Surveillance systems
Outbreak investigation and management
Global health
Online tracking and social media can help spot trends and prevent international health emergencies.
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