This blog post from Dr Mike Reynolds, a scientist at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) explains how the team monitors and assesses new and emerging infectious diseases worldwide, using various sources of information and collaborating with other countries. The article describes how this work helps to protect the UK from potential threats and prepare for effective responses. The blog forms part of a new series of posts by UKHSA to raise awareness of the importance of pandemic preparedness and disease surveillance.
Click here to read the full blog from UK Health Security Agency.