Disease control policy R&D

Direction of R&D for Disease Control Policies

Strategic research and development to strengthen proactive response and policy foundation for infectious diseases
Development and demonstration support of technologies reflecting the needs of the epidemic prevention field and future infectious disease risks
Strengthening inter-agency cooperation systems to enhance inter-ministerial R&D linkage and policy connectivity
Establishing a foundation to ensure the applicability and sustainability of infectious disease response technologies in the field

Development of technology to implement future epidemic prevention systems reflecting the demands and difficulties of the field after COVID-19
Technical support for advanced infectious disease surveillance, intelligent prediction and prevention, rapid diagnosis, and validation of the performance of epidemic prevention supplies

Support for the practical dissemination of research results reflecting field demands
Establishment of a foundation for field verification and dissemination of core technologies for infectious disease surveillance, prediction, and response
Establishment of a permanent infectious disease response system and enhancement of national crisis management capabilities

Development of customized infectious disease response technologies applicable from large hospitals to local vulnerable facilities
Strengthening the field-centered infectious disease response system through practical demonstrations in medical settings

Strengthening response capabilities through equipment and system demonstrations tailored to the size and environment of each medical institution
Blocking the spread of infections within vulnerable facilities and creating a safe medical environment