Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Director / Head:
Doctor Emma Harding-Esch
Doctor Emma Slaymaker
Institution:
Department of Clinical Research
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Address:
Keppel Street
WC1E 7HT
Town:
London
Country:
UK
Region:
EURO
Phone:
+44 (0) 20 7636 8636
Fax:
Date of Designation:
11/May/2016
Last Redesignation:
11/May/2020
Expiry:
11/May/2023
Date of Discontinuation:
30/May/2023
Terms of Reference:
- At WHO’s request and under its guidance, support the development, implementation and evaluation of STI diagnostic strategies, including point-of-care tests (POCTs), training, health systems research, laboratory capacity building, advise on research / validation, test performance, process and impact evaluations.
- As requested by WHO, assist WHO in activities that aim to improve STI prevention and control and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in key and vulnerable populations for STIs including HIV.
- In agreement with WHO, provide support to WHO in activities related to elimination of STIs and their sequelae, including cervical cancer, and mother-to-child-transmission of STIs including HIV, hepatitis and syphilis.
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Subjects:
- Sexually transmitted diseases (excluding HIV/AIDS)
- Infection control
- Health systems research & development
Types of activity:
- Providing technical advice to WHO
- Product development (guidelines; manual; methodologies; etc.)
- Research
WHO Outputs:
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1.1.3 - Countries enabled to strengthen their health systems to address population-specific health needs and barriers to equity across the life course |
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3.2.1 - Countries enabled to develop and implement technical packages to address risk factors through multisectoral action |
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4.1.3 - Strengthened evidence base, prioritization and uptake of WHO generated norms and standards and improved research capacity and the ability to effectively and sustainably scale up innovations, including digital technology, in countries. |
Responsible Officer:
TOSKIN Igor
Phone:
+41 22 791 5096
Technical Counterpart:
SEGUYA Ronald
Phone:
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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