Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Bacterial Pathogens
Director / Head:
Prof Ghassan Matar
Institution:
Department of Experimental Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology at the Center for Infectious Diseases Research (CIDR), Faculty of Medicine
American University of Beirut
Address:
Bliss Street
Lebanon
Town:
Beirut
Country:
LEBANON
Region:
EMRO
Phone:
+9611350000 ext. 5128
Fax:
Date of Designation:
02/May/2023
Last Redesignation:
02/May/2023
Expiry:
02/May/2027
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- To support WHO’s work on better understanding of the circulating bacterial pathogens with the purpose of monitoring, tracking and combating bacterial pathogens, through research
- At the request of WHO, to support WHO’s capacity building efforts on phenotypic and molecular diagnostics of bacterial pathogens
- Provide, upon request by WHO, laboratory diagnostic support at regional or global levels for the identification and characterization of bacterial pathogens for surveillance and for emergency outbreak response.
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Subjects:
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
- Bacterial diseases other than those specifically mentioned
- Diarrhoeal diseases and cholera
Types of activity:
- Provision of reference substances and other services
- Training and education
- Outbreaks and emergencies
WHO Outputs:
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1.3.5 - Countries enabled to address antimicrobial resistance through strengthened surveillance systems, laboratory capacity, infection prevention and control, awareness-raising and evidence-based policies and practices |
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2.1.2 - Capacities for emergency preparedness strengthened in all countries |
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Responsible Officer:
MOSHA Shakiwa Fausta
Phone:
+202 227 65653
Technical Counterpart:
MULDERS Miguel Norman
Phone:
+41 22 791 5462
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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