Hong Kong, UAE hubs could act as global early warning system for pandemics: study

A University of Hong Kong study suggests that targeted viral surveillance of transit passengers at Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates' major aviation hubs could accelerate the global detection of new viral variants by approximately three days. Professor Leo Poon Lit-man of HKU stated that this strategy would enable authorities to proactively address emerging threats. He emphasized that this approach complements, rather than replaces, the essential foundation of strengthening local surveillance in all regions. The study's findings were shared on a radio program.