Health: Uganda unveils state
Uganda has launched a state-of-the-art polio genomics facility at the Uganda Virus Research Institute to improve disease detection and response. The center aims to strengthen regional health security by enabling rapid sequencing of poliovirus strains.
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Enhanced genomic surveillance is vital for global efforts to eradicate polio and manage infectious disease outbreaks in East Africa.
_________________ Uganda has unveiled a state-of-the-art polio genomics facility at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) to boost the country's capacity to rapidly detect, sequence and respond to poliovirus outbreaks while strengthening regional efforts to eradicate the disease. The new Regional Polio Laboratory, commissioned on Wednesday, July 22 during celebrations to mark UVRI's 90th anniversary, will enable scientists to carry out genomic sequencing of polioviruses, allowing health authorities to quickly identify virus strains, track transmission and guide outbreak response across Uganda and neighbouring countries. President Yoweri Museveni, who was represented by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, said the facility underscores Uganda's commitment to science-led solutions in safeguarding public health.
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