Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Venomous Snake Toxicology and Research
Director / Head:
Prof Visith SITPRIJA
Institution:
Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
Thai Red Cross Society
Address:
1871 Rama IV Road Patumwan
10330
Town:
Bangkok
Country:
THAILAND
Region:
SEARO
Phone:
(66-2) 252 0161-4
Fax:
(66-2) 254 0212
Date of Designation:
29/Aug/2002
Last Redesignation:
16/Feb/2023
Expiry:
16/Feb/2027
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- To contribute to WHO’s work by improving knowledge of the ecology, taxonomy, and venoms of medically important venomous snakes including alternative treatments for snakebite envenoming.
- To work with WHO in contributing to strengthening of training and education in venomous snake biology, ecology, and behavior, preclinical and clinical toxinology services.
- On request of WHO by contributing to community education, engagement and learning all aspects of snake.
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Subjects:
- Neglected Tropical Diseases other than those specifically mentioned
- Zoonoses
- Biological
Types of activity:
- Research
- Training and education
- Providing technical advice to WHO
WHO Outputs:
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1.1.2 - Countries enabled to strengthen their health systems to deliver on condition- and disease-specific service coverage results |
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Responsible Officer:
YAJIMA Aya
Phone:
+919560379454
Technical Counterpart:
WILLIAMS David
Phone:
61 409 833 482
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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