A mock drill for emerging infectious disease preparedness at Inha University Hospital. [Inha University Hospital]
A mock drill for emerging infectious disease preparedness at Inha University Hospital. [Inha University Hospital]

Inha University Hospital has received a commendation from Incheon Mayor for its contributions to infectious disease sentinel surveillance.

Sentinel surveillance is a system in which designated medical institutions consistently report the occurrence of specific infectious diseases, allowing health authorities to track outbreak trends and apply the data to prevention and control efforts.

As a designated sentinel surveillance institution, Inha University Hospital reported 1,351 cases of legally notifiable infectious diseases (categories 1 through 3) last year, along with 954 cases of sentinel-monitored infectious diseases (category 4).

In 2024, the hospital served as the lead institution for a network of 20 sentinel surveillance medical facilities in the Incheon area. This year it has taken on the role of central hospital in a network of 10 institutions, guiding the consortium's coordination and advisory framework.

The hospital also maintains seven nationally designated inpatient treatment beds and 26 emergency treatment beds, keeping it in constant readiness to treat infectious disease patients.


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