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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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This
Centre has been a WHO CC since 1988.
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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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Visits
by CEE to the Institution.
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Comments & Composition of
the Institute
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The
institute is primarily devoted to research and teaching in the field of
communicable diseases. Advancement and dissemination of knowledge relating
to the epidemiology and control of communicable diseases are important
objectives of the Institute. it also guides the
State health organizations in their activities, especially in communicable
disease control.
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Statutory functions of the
institution ; formal links with other institutions
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See
attached institutional profile.
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Administrative Structure
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Administrative and Scientific
Responsibility
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Dr Shiv Lal, Director
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National and International
Advisory Boards ; Composition & Terms of Reference
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See
attached institutional profile.
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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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See
attached institutional profile.
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Workplan
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Terms of Reference
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1. To
function as a Referral Centre for Rabies through
a). provide laboratory facitities
for the diagnosis of rabies in animal and human post mortem specimesn and ante mortem specimens in hydraphobia cases.
b). Assessment of anti-rabies antibodies in humans and animals vaccinated
with different vaccines (assessment of vacine
efficacy)
2. To train personnel in various laboratory techniques for the diagnosis of
rabies
3. To train nationals from countries of the Region in rabies epidemiology.
4. To compile epidemiological data on rabies
5. To undertake operational research on effective strategies for rabies
control.
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