Experts from Seychelles and Kenya met to enhance their skills and ability to identify and manage various types of infectious laboratory waste through a week-long training session.
The initiative is part of the European Union’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) and Centres of Excellence Project. The project focuses on building capacity and ensuring preparedness and containment during biological incidents in Eastern and Central Africa.
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Source: Seychelles News Agency
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