Submitter: Department of Pathology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), based in Irbid, Jordan
Subcontractor: same as above
Priority area: Health
Participating/beneficiary countries: 5 countries (Afghanistan, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia)
PGTF input: US$ 25,000
Other inputs: US$ 25,000
Number: INT/21/K13
Duration: Twelve (12) months
Approval: 44th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 (New York, 12 November 2020)
Completion: Final report submitted on 20 June 2024
Impact: The workshop on "Enhancing Diagnostic Capacities of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Mycobacterium Tuberculosis with Emphasis on Their Pathology and Epidemiology," hosted by the Jordan University of Science and Technology in Irbid, Jordan, took place on 26-27 September 2023. It featured speakers and representatives from the five participating countries. The discussions encompassed a range of topics including the integration of veterinary services in national health frameworks in Jordan, public awareness and rapid response to bovine tuberculosis, the interplay between COVID-19 and tuberculosis in Egypt, and regulatory and public health challenges related to tuberculosis in Tunisia. Additional insights included a study from Algeria on the potential impact of ABO blood groups on COVID-19 susceptibility and severity, innovations in tuberculosis diagnostics from Egypt, zoonotic potential of Mycobacterium in fish from Tunisia, and an analysis of COVID-19 genomic research and early response strategies in Jordan, enhancing regional knowledge sharing and collaborative efforts.
| Contact: |
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Nabil Hailat, Professor of Veterinary Pathology, Dept. of Pathology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
Address: PO Box (3030), Irbid 22110-Jordan
Telephone: Mob +962-7-95885219; Ofice +962-2-7201000 ext 22026 and 22016
Fax: +962-2-7095117
Email: hailatn @ just.edu.jo |
Final Report:
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