Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk
Director / Head:
Dr Saskia Rutjes
Dr Chantal Reusken
Institution:
Centre for Infectious Diseases Research, Diagnostics and Laboratory Surveillance
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
Address:
A. Van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9
3721MA
Utrecht
Town:
Bilthoven
Country:
NETHERLANDS
Region:
EURO
Phone:
0031302749111
Fax:
Date of Designation:
03/Aug/2021
Last Redesignation:
03/Aug/2021
Expiry:
03/Aug/2025
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- To provide technical support to WHO in the field of laboratory system strengthening
- To provide technical support in developing laboratory preparedness and response activities for high threat pathogens in conjunction with WHO
- To support WHO in the International Health Regulations (IHR) implementation through the establishment of Biosafety and Biosecurity Requirements and Biorisk management
- To support WHO in sharing expertise and lessons learned with relevant stakeholders
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Subjects:
- Health Technology (including laboratory services; but excluding blood safety)
- Viral diseases other than those specifically mentioned
- Bacterial diseases other than those specifically mentioned
Types of activity:
- Collection and collation of information
- Coordination of activities carried out by several institutions (e.g. other WHO collaborating centres)
- Training and education
WHO Outputs:
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2.2.3 - Mitigate the risk of the emergence and re-emergence of high-threat pathogens |
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Responsible Officer:
SALVI LE GARREC Joanna
Phone:
+4545337131
Technical Counterpart:
COGNAT Sebastien Bruno Francois
Phone:
+33 (0)4 72 71 51 63
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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