中国在非洲疾控中心启动实验室技术海外培训班

Core Points - The training program organized by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aims to enhance public health capabilities in Africa, marking a new chapter in the region's health development [1] - The program is attended by 30 participants from 16 African countries, indicating a collaborative effort between China and Africa in public health [1] - The training will last for three weeks and cover essential areas such as virus, bacteria, parasite detection, HIV testing, high-throughput sequencing, bioinformatics, and drug resistance monitoring [2] Group 1 - The training is designed to cultivate laboratory professionals for the Africa CDC and African nations, ensuring a skilled workforce for the laboratories built with Chinese assistance [2] - The Africa CDC headquarters, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, serves as a central hub for this training initiative [1] - The Chinese government continues to provide technical support and will send public health experts to collaborate with the Africa CDC [1]