The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need to develop the ability to assess biological threats. India has mechanisms in place to monitor some health-related trends and biological events, but there exist several lacunae. A Takshashila Institution discussion document proposes the creation of an Indian National Epidemic Intelligence Service. Ruturaj Gowaikar and Shambhavi Naik discuss the role of such an organisation and how it would work.

Readings:

• Takshashila Discussion Document - A National Epidemic Intelligence Service for India
• Forbes article - CDC Infectious Disease Forecasting Center To Be Led By Veteran Scientists
• Ep. 568 - Digital Monitoring of Global Public Health

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