Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Director / Head:
Dr. Joel Montgomery
Stuart Nichol
Institution:
Viral Special Pathogens Branch (VSPB), Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP), National Center for Emerging Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Address:
1600 Clifton Road, NE, MS A-26
30333
GA
Town:
Atlanta
Country:
USA
Region:
AMRO
Phone:
+1-404-639-1115
Fax:
+1-404-639-1118
Date of Designation:
01/Jan/1978
Last Redesignation:
11/Sep/2020
Expiry:
11/Sep/2024
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- To support WHO in its function of alert and response to outbreaks of Emerging and Dangerous Pathogens of international importance, including outbreaks of Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers and novel and emerging infectious diseases.
- Support WHO in the early diagnosis, rapid identification and characterization of high risk pathogens specimens submitted through WHO using reference laboratory techniques.
- During response operations to outbreaks of Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers and Emerging and Dangerous Pathogens coordinated by WHO, to provide onsite laboratory diagnostic support.
- In the framework of Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers and Emerging and Dangerous Pathogens outbreaks, prevention and control operations carried out under the responsibility of WHO, provide assistance to WHO by offering expert opinion, staff or equipment when possible.
- To inform WHO of any epidemiological or laboratory finding that would be in conjunction with a risk of transmission of a severe disease of international concern : Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers and novel and emerging infectious diseases.
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Subjects:
- Viral hemorrhagic fevers
- Viral diseases other than those specifically mentioned
- Safety measures in microbiology
Types of activity:
- Outbreaks and emergencies
- Provision of reference substances and other services
- Providing technical advice to WHO
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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2.2.2 - Proven prevention strategies for priority pandemic-/epidemic-prone diseases implemented at scale |
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Responsible Officer:
FORMENTY Pierre B.H.
Phone:
+41 22 791 2550
Technical Counterpart:
ALDIGHIERI Sylvain
Phone:
+1 43193
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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