A workshop on biorisk management was conducted in collaboration with the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office and WHO Country Office in Tunisia. The workshop was held from 1 to 11 of June 2014. It aimed at training of trainers on Biorisk Management (BRM) to spread the culture of sound BRM practices that is based on the key principles of biorisk assessment, risk mitigation under a performance based biorisk management system.
The BRM training participants learned to practice using a systematic method of biorisk assessment. They gained skills in adult learning techniques, principals and theories to effectively design, develop and deliver effective trainings to their peers in the field of Biosafety and laboratory biosecurity. This training is part of the BRM five years strategic framework from 2012 to 2016 for enhancing laboratory capacity in the area of biorisk management. This programme is one of many WHO activities aiming at supporting IHR States Parties for national capacity building to meet the IHR core capacities.
