The WaSPP consortium are developing and testing protocols and software for wastewater surveillance of viruses with pandemic potential. We have been guiding the development of these products using a Target Product Profile (TPP) that describes the characteristics that need to be met for WaSPP to have public health value. The TPP is a living document that has been revised with input from the WaSPP consortium, our Scientific Advisory Board and stakeholders in countries implement

Global Advances and Malaysia’s Experience in Wastewater Surveillance After the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, global focus shifted to the development of tools for pandemic prevention and disease monitoring. Wastewater surveillance has emerged as a highly compelling approach. It fills the critical gaps left by traditional surveillance systems, which depend largely on individuals seeking testing or medical care, and enables the detection of infections among asymptomatic carriers. By dete

Members of the WaSPP Consortium recently gathered at Imperial College London to take part in the two week short course Mathematical...

In this perspective, some of the WaSPP network layout the opportunities and challenges for wastewater surveillance of pathogens with pandemi

The WaSPP network was officially launched 20-22 January 2025 at the Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Researchers from...