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Laboratory capacity at National Influenza Centers by SEARO member country, 2011. Influenza surveillance activities in SEARO member countries, 2011. Summary of Challenges. Shipping, transport of specimens In country is biggest challenge
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Laboratory capacity at National Influenza Centers by SEARO member country, 2011
Influenza surveillance activities in SEARO member countries, 2011
Summary of Challenges • Shipping, transport of specimens • In country is biggest challenge • If possible, PCR kits should be door -to-door (not airport to airport) • Epi-lab integration • Case definitions – standardizing, harmonizing • Improvement of subnational laboratories • Trainings – information on regional trainings, send the appropriate people, return and start working on it • Lab accreditation