Seoul – February 24, 2022 –

People & Technology has been awarded the contract for the Infectious Disease Data Management and Information Disclosure Project by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).

Project Overview

This project aims to establish a robust data quality management system tailored to the characteristics of infectious disease control. The initiative includes:

• Metadata System Development: Creating a metadata framework to enhance data organization and accessibility.
• Infectious Disease Data Set: Extracting and refining key raw data, such as infectious disease notifications, to facilitate statistical generation and research utilization.
• Early Detection Framework: Establishing a comprehensive data collection and management system to enable early identification of infectious diseases.
• COVID-19 Dashboard Indicators: Designing and implementing a platform to display COVID-19 metrics.

Key Deliverables

1. Integrated Response Platform

   • Development of a cross-agency platform to share real-time information during public health crises, enabling swift interdepartmental responses.
   • Rapid dissemination of early warning signals to relevant government entities for coordinated national responses.

2. Enhanced Data Accessibility and Usability

   • Ensuring consistent terminology and formats for infectious disease data to improve interoperability.
   • Implementing standardized frameworks for sharing and utilizing data across agencies.

3. Support for Field Operations

   • Providing field officers with scientifically backed insights, such as incident reports, epidemiological investigations, and risk factor analyses, to ensure quick and accurate on-site actions.

4. Improved Public Access and Research Opportunities

   • Offering citizens timely and accurate infectious disease information.
   • Facilitating high-quality research on domestic infectious diseases through enhanced data availability.

Impact and Expectations

The project is expected to significantly enhance South Korea's infectious disease management infrastructure, enabling quicker detection, more accurate reporting, and effective coordination.

People & Technology has previously demonstrated its expertise in this field by:

• Delivering the IndoorPlus+ VESTIGO hospital-based contact tracing solution to numerous institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Participating in nationwide COVID-19 testing and reporting systems, contributing to South Korea’s globally recognized K-Quarantine model.

Commitment to Public Health

Hong Sung-pyo, Co-CEO of People & Technology, stated:
“We remain committed to advancing solutions that directly impact public health. By leveraging our experience and technology, we aim to play a pivotal role in enhancing infectious disease response and research capabilities in South Korea.”

This project marks a critical step in upgrading the nation’s infectious disease management framework, ensuring preparedness for current and future public health challenges.