#Dakar#Kampala. Discussion on differential diagnosis of #mpox negative samples meeting held online. @WHOUganda team led the presentations with, #UVRI#CPHL and #NHDLS Solome & Winnie from @WHO & Dr Deogratius & Dr. Andrew from #UVRI and #CPHL respectively. The meeting was organized by @WHOAFRO Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) laboratory pillar & attracted participation from a wide range of organizations & countries (Pic 2). The interactive discussions brought out the need for capacity building in sample collection always ensuring quality. Also, there was an emphasis on the need for multi-plex kits that can detect #mpox, Chickenpox among other pathogens. @Raquilla, Lab expert on behalf of #DakarHub #ProudToBeWHO.
Just finished an overnight shift in the peds emergency department.
Whatever you are imagining when you hear the news about RSV, and increased viral illnesses, and high pediatric volumes…it’s 1000 times worse.
The @WHORwanda Rep Dr @BrianChirombo and @RBCRwanda DG @CMuvunyi recently held a debriefing with @WHOAFRO support mission on Genomic Surveillance in 🇷🇼 where the experts noted good national Genomic Sequencing. @WHOAFRO will assist with capacity building notably in bioinformatics
#HappeningNow: @MoHCCZim genomic sequencing debrief meeting to share findings and recommendations from the situation analysis of #COVID19 genomic surveillance capacities in Zimbabwe conducted last week. The exercise is being supported by @WHOAFRO
“Epidemiologists and heath authorities need different types of data to effectively respond to outbreaks hence the need to carry out this surveillance exercise,” adds @Raquilla, @WHOAFRO Technical Officer, Laboratory at the meeting on genomic surveillance in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Figuring out what your child is good at will help them serve others better. This activity encourages your child to think about their skills and strengths, and how to use them for good. https://t.co/biLVXVCOlO
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