WHO conducts virus detection workshop to limit epidemic and pandemic influenza
2 November 2017 – WHO conducted a 5-day workshop in Rabat, Morocco, on influenza virus identification and handling mechanisms to enhance the capacities of national influenza centres in the Eastern Mediterranean Region for timely and effective detection of seasonal and pandemic influenza.
The workshop was attended by laboratory managers and technicians from 16 countries in the Region. It focused on detection and identification of seasonal influenza virus sub-types, using cell culture and hemaglutination – steps that are essential for identifying viruses to make vaccines.