As millions attend the World Cup, Georgetown University has initiated a public health operation to monitor disease threats using surveys, wastewater analysis, and social media insights. This effort, led by the Health Security Operations Center, aims to fill gaps left by reduced federal health resources. The team collects data from about 2,500 attendees and analyzes wastewater to detect pathogens, informing public health responses. This scrappy initiative highlights the evolving role of private and public partnerships in maintaining health safety during large events.
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Link to original article source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/21/nx-s1-5861805/the-public-health-team-watching-the-world-cup
