Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Arthropod-Borne Viruses Reference and Research
Director / Head:
Dr. Randall Nett
Erin Staples
Institution:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, Arboviral Diseases Branch
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Address:
Rampart Road, 3156
80521
CO
Town:
Fort Collins
Country:
USA
Region:
AMRO
Phone:
+1 970 225 4295
Fax:
+1 970 494 6631
Date of Designation:
16/Dec/2011
Last Redesignation:
16/Dec/2023
Expiry:
16/Dec/2027
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- To provide diagnostic and reference services to identify and characterize virus strains, and to support WHO in maintaining a global repository of samples and information related to yellow fever vaccination adverse events, at the request of WHO.
- To support WHO in strengthening countries' surveillance, laboratory diagnostic, outbreak investigation and response capacity for yellow fever and other arboviruses of public health significance
- To provide technical knowledge and support WHO in implementing the global strategy to Eliminate Yellow fever Epidemics (EYE)
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Subjects:
- Viral diseases other than those specifically mentioned
- Viral hemorrhagic fevers
- Zoonoses
Types of activity:
- Development and application of appropriate technology
- Outbreaks and emergencies
- Product development (guidelines; manual; methodologies; etc.)
WHO Outputs:
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2.2.2 - Proven prevention strategies for priority pandemic-/epidemic-prone diseases implemented at scale |
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Responsible Officer:
CIBRELUS YAMAMOTO Laurence Alcyone
Phone:
+41 22 791 3414
Technical Counterpart:
MENDEZ RICO Jairo Andres
Phone:
+1 43070
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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