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Biorisk management advanced training programme, May 2012

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To build capacity in the Region on biorisk management an advanced trainer programme was conducted in Sharm El Sheikh from 14 to 24 May 2012. The training helped to create a skilled pool of experts. Representatives of seven countries participated in the training including Egypt, Iraq, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

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Global Alert and Response (GAR): Biorisk reduction

Statistics and figures

  • Percentage of IHR core capacities activities achieved by countries in the Region in 2011

Surveillance: 80%

Preparedness: 60%

Response: 73%

Points of entry: 50%

Laboratory: 74%

Coordination: 72%

Read more about the IHR core capacities