Context New and re-emerging infectious diseases pose an ongoing risk to public health. Political instability, climate change, and environmental degradation increase the risk of outbreaks, such as viral haemorrhagic fever. Many countries south of the Sahara, where dangerous pathogens are endemic, have limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient capacity to…
Context Rapid Response Mobile Laboratories (RRMLs) provide crucial support during infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises by enabling on-site testing and diagnostics. During these emergencies, countries can experience gaps in human and infrastructural resources, underscoring the need for flexible and portable laboratory solutions. SMILE strengthens emergency response capacities…
Context Acute health crises put pressure on health systems and undermine access to medical care in the affected regions. Building on the previous projects EMT TT and EMT TTT, this project supports EMT response mechanisms and partnerships in the WHO AFRO and EURO regions. This is to ensure quality health…
Context Viral haemorrhagic fevers, especially Lassa fever, cause outbreaks in West Africa, including in Nigeria, Guinea, and Benin. Many referral hospitals face limited intensive care capacity, shortages of essential equipment and supplies, and insufficiently trained staff. This leads to preventable deaths and weak preparedness for larger outbreaks. The MEVIN 2.0…