DHSE: Global Health: Sentinel Drug Testing FY26/27

[Blood-testing reagents] The Early Warning System (EWS) is a cross-government surveillance and intelligence framework that identifies, assesses and responds to emerging drug threats, integrating data from healthcare, forensic, public health and law enforcement sources. It provides rapid alerts and actionable intelligence to reduce drug-related harms, particularly from potent synthetic opioids such as nitazenes and fentanyl analogues.