Data-driven analytics platform launched for swift outbreak response

The ICMR National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE), Chennai, has announced the launch of ADARV (Advanced Data Analytics for Public Health Action and Research Venture), a first-of-its-kind platform designed to support epidemic intelligence and strengthen outbreak response through data-driven analytics, a press release said.

Developed in collaboration with the Centre of Data for Public Good (CDPG) and the Isaac Centre for Public Health (ICPH) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, ADARV combines epidemiological expertise with modern data infrastructure and analytics capabilities.

The platform allows users to analyse outbreak data rapidly and act on findings without depending on external software or specialised statisticians.

 ADARV also serves as a public health data warehouse for India. Researchers and institutions can upload their datasets and share them openly with the broader research community. This structured repository aims to shift the culture around health data from silos to sharing, and build a growing repository of outbreak intelligence. 

Manoj V. Murhekar, Scientist G and Director, ICMR-NIE; Inder Gopal, Research Professor and Chair, CDPG, IISc; and Prabhdeep Kaur, Professor and Chair, ICPH, IISc were among those who took part in the event. ADARV is a free-to-use service, and access is available upon request. You may request access at adarv@nieicmr.org.in or visit https://adarv.in