EAC secures 12 million euros for operationalisation of Phase III of the Regional Network of Reference Laboratories for Communicable Diseases Project

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East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 9^th May, 2025: In an effort to strengthening laboratory capacities for pandemic prevention and response, in alignment with the One Health approach across the EAC region, the EAC has today launched Phase III of the Regional Network of Reference Laboratories for Communicable Diseases Project.

The three-year project from July 2025 to July 2028, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW, the German Development Bank, will specifically address the challenges posed by communicable diseases and enhance the region's readiness to respond effectively to health emergencies.

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EAC Regional Network of Public Health Laboratories advances in strengthening health emergency preparedness

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East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 17^th November, 2023:  The 11^th Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee of the EAC Regional Network of Public Health Reference Laboratories for Communicable Diseases (EAC RNPHRL-CD) concluded today with regional experts commending the role the project has played in strengthening the region's defense against health threats.

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