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ArticleChina CDC weekly2026

Pilot Surveillance Program on Pneumonia with Public Health Risk - Shanghai Municipality, China, 2024-2025.

Qiwen Fang, Xiaohuan Gong, Shenghua Mao, Dongsheng Ren, Hongyou Chen, Miao Pan, Xiaoyan Huang, Jian Chen, Xin Chen, Huanyu Wu and 1 more

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Qiwen FangShanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai Academy of Preventive Medicine), Shanghai, China.
Xiaohuan GongShanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai Academy of Preventive Medicine), Shanghai, China.
Shenghua MaoShanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai Academy of Preventive Medicine), Shanghai, China.
Dongsheng RenShanghai Jing'an District Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai Jing'an District Health Supervision Institute), Shanghai, China.
Hongyou ChenShanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai Academy of Preventive Medicine), Shanghai, China.
Miao PanShanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai Academy of Preventive Medicine), Shanghai, China.
Xiaoyan HuangShanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai Academy of Preventive Medicine), Shanghai, China.
Jian ChenShanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai Academy of Preventive Medicine), Shanghai, China.
Xin ChenShanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai Academy of Preventive Medicine), Shanghai, China.
Huanyu WuShanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai Academy of Preventive Medicine), Shanghai, China.
Yaxu ZhengShanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanghai Academy of Preventive Medicine), Shanghai, China.

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Abstract

What is already known about this topic?: China's surveillance for pneumonia of unknown etiology, established in 2004, is vital for identifying novel pathogens early. However, limited cases have been reported, indicating potential challenges regarding sensitivity and operational efficiency. What is added by this report?: A pilot surveillance program to detect pneumonia with public health risk was implemented in Shanghai between October 2024 and July 2025. The system was established using an optimized workflow involving refined case definitions, tiered laboratory testing network, and joint expert risk assessment process. Forty-six cases were identified in medical institutions at different levels, demonstrating the system's operational feasibility. What are the implications for public health practice?: The pilot provides a framework for a proactive paradigm for monitoring emerging respiratory threats. Future surveillance should prioritize identifying case clusters and specific epidemiological links (e.g., suspicious animal contact and travel history). Applying advanced diagnostics, including metagenomic sequencing, and integrating multi-source data with information technology are crucial next steps for building a more responsive surveillance system.

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Early warningEmerging respiratory infectious diseasesPneumonia surveillancePublic health risk

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