Survey, taxonomy, and emerging paradigms of societal digital twins for public health preparedness

Abstract The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has demonstrated the severe impact of infectious diseases on global society, politics, and economies. To mitigate future pandemics, preemptive measures for effectively managing infection outbreaks are essential. In this context, Societal Digital Twin (...

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Published in:	npj Digital Medicine
Main Authors:	Muhammad Waqas Rehan, Muhammad Maaz Rehan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01737-5

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