Ethiopia has first center for genomic sequencing

Addis Ababa, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia has its first Integrated Center for Bioinformatics and Genomic Sequencing of Pathogens for Surveillance and Research, located at the Public Health Institute, noted today the state television Fana Broadcasting Corporate.

February 22, 2024
13:15

Genomic sequencing, a powerful tool in laboratory science and public health, is crucial for generating genomic knowledge to make informed decisions and improve public health responses, the report said.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that it supported the installation of the center by providing technical and financial assistance to establish pathogen genomic sequencing capacity through implementing partners such as The African Society for Laboratory Medicine, among others, according to the local news outlet.

CDC’s associate laboratory director in Ethiopia, Dr. Daniel Garcia, emphasized the importance of each country having an integrated genomic sequencing facility for early detection and response to public health emergencies.

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