Deadline 24 May 2019
Dates: 10-21 Jun 2019
Location: Chake Chake, Tanzania
The objective of the course is to build capacities on field-applicable laboratory procedures intended to diagnose NTDs in endemic countries. The training will be directed to laboratory personnel either based in such countries, or willing to get familiar with laboratory practice in a tropical setting. Specific objectives include:
• To provide training to laboratory personnel on execution of diagnostic testing (specimen collection, sample preservation, storage, processing and disposal) regarding schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminthiasis, lymphatic filariasis, dengue fever, leprosy and rabies; and to provide an orientation on diagnosis of diarrhoeal diseases;
• To orientate participants on the importance of GLP with the focus on QA/QC;
• To ensure that participants familiarize themselves with and are able to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for performance of laboratory techniques (microscopic methods and rapid-diagnostic test) for the above-mentioned diseases.
Venue and course duration: The course will take place at the Public Health Laboratory – Ivo de Carneri (PHL-IdC), P.O. Box 122, Wawi, Chake-Chake, Pemba, Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania (http://www.phlidc.org).
The duration of the course is 10 working days (2 x Monday to Friday), from 10 to 21 June 2019.
Eligibility and priority
Laboratory personnel already working in NTDs or willing to deepen their knowledge in this area of work are invited to apply. The course is open to all nationalities, but priority will be given to applicants based in NTDendemic countries.
Find out more information on the WHO Website or read the course flyer.
