Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research and surveillance
Director / Head:
Prof Mapaseka Seheri Seheri
Institution:
Department of Virology
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Address:
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Department of Virology, Molotlegi Street, Ga-Rankuwa, Medunsa
0208
Gauteng
Town:
Pretoria
Country:
SOUTH AFRICA
Region:
AFRO
Phone:
27 12 521 5959 /3360
Fax:
+27 12 521 5794
Date of Designation:
26/Aug/2020
Last Redesignation:
26/Aug/2020
Expiry:
26/Aug/2024
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- Under WHO leadership, conduct molecular characterization of randomly selected samples collected through the expanded rotavirus/ enteropathogens surveillance network from Eastern and Southern African (ESA) countries using Taqman Array Cards (TAC) and qPCR
- Upon request from WHO, conduct genotyping of specimens from 15 participating countries and provide data to these countries diarrhea causing vaccine preventable pathogens
- Upon request from WHO conduct on site assess of laboratories to ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) including External Quality Assurance (EQA) and Quality Control (QC)
- In consultation with WHO, organize capacity-building and training workshops on serological and molecular testing of priority enteropathognes
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Subjects:
- Viral diseases other than those specifically mentioned
- Health Technology (including laboratory services; but excluding blood safety)
- Vaccines
Types of activity:
- Research
- Providing technical advice to WHO
- Training and education
WHO Outputs:
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1.5.1 - Implementation and monitoring of the global vaccine action plan with emphasis on strengthening service delivery and immunization monitoring in order to achieve the goals for the Decade of Vaccines |
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1.5.3 - Research priorities and comprehensive reviews of vaccination policies for new vaccines and other immunization-related technologies defined and agreed, in order to develop and introduce vaccines of public health importance and overcome barriers to immunization |
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Responsible Officer:
MATHIU Jason Mwenda
Phone:
39669
You can also contact:
- WELDEGEBRIEL Goitom Gebremedhin
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Technical Counterpart:
MULDERS Miguel Norman
Phone:
+41 22 791 5462
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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