DETECT : Molecular Diagnosis Training for Pathogen Detection

From September 2 to 13, 2024, 10 experts from National Public Health Laboratories in Mali, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, and Comoros will participate in a crucial training at CARE, Institut Pasteur de Dakar.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 ?

Between 1940 and 2020, approximately 340 new infectious diseases emerged globally, with a significant increase in new regions. Over 60% of these diseases are zoonotic, primarily originating from wildlife. Urbanization and population movement exacerbate their spread, with a disproportionate impact on Africa.

To address this challenge, initiatives like the 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 (𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐏𝐆𝐈) have been launched. The 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓 project is a key component of this initiative, aimed at integrating genomic surveillance techniques to improve outbreak detection and response.

This intensive training is crucial for enhancing the rapid detection and monitoring of priority pathogens in Africa, contributing to better public health responses and reducing the impact of infectious disease outbreaks worldwide.

Thanks to our partners:
@AfricaCDC