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Introduction
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Origin of the proposal,
technical programme which is sponsoring, reasons
for proposed designation
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NIMHANS
is a well renowned institute of excellence in India with contribution to
research, training and care in several disciplines. The Department of Neurovirology has done commendable work for several
years on diagnosis and research on diseases like Rabies, Japanese
encephalitis, enterviruses, measles, Herpes and HiV.
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Steps that have led to this
proposal, eg site-visits by WHO staff, previous
participation of the institution, joint development of a workplan, etc.
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The
Department of Neurovirology has done exclusive
work for several years on diagnosis and research on diseases caused by neurotropic viruses such as Rabies, Japanese encephalitis,
Enterviruses, Measles, Herpes and HIV. The
department has the required physical and laboratory infrastructure,
equipment, facilities and adequate manpower. It also has a photography and coumentation centre and advanced computer
facilities.
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Comments & Composition of
the Institute
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NIMHANS
is a well recognised multi-disciplinary institute
in the area of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences.
The Institute which was established in 1974, is an
autonomous body under the Ministry of Health, Government of India. It has
the status of a deemed university since 1994.
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Statutory functions of the
institution ; formal links with other institutions
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The
Institute provides preventive and curative care and facilities in all
aspects of Mental Health encompassing Neuro-medicine,
Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. It also conducts and coordinates basic and
applied research in the field of Neurosciences, with focus on mental health
and neurological diseases. In addition, it is recognised
as a Training Centre in the field of Neurosciences and offers formal
degrees and diploma in several specialities
related to Mental Health and Neurosciences.
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Administrative Structure
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Administrative and Scientific
Responsibility
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Dr
S.N. Madhusudana, Associate Professor, Department
of Neurovirology
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National and International
Advisory Boards ; Composition & Terms of Reference
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The
Centre has collaboration and linkages with other National Institutes like
NICD, and Pasteur Institute Coonoor and with
Rabies Research laboratories in five other countries.
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List of Senior Staff
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See
attached Institutional Profile.
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Facilities Available (labs,
training facilities, documentation centre, etc.)
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The
department has the required physical and laboratory infrastructure and well
qualified manpower to further contribute to research and training in Rabies
and thereby assist WHO and member states.
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Workplan
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Terms of Reference
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1. To provide technical support to rabies diagnosis to India and
upon request to other countries
2. To assess the safety and feasibility in the Indian context of current
and new regimens for rabies post exposure treatment.
3. To develop new tools for rabies diagnosis and post exposure treatment
4. To provide training in rabies post exposure treatment and diagnosis
5. To support rabies surveillance in India
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