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Project-type interventionsTunisia
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€ 1,500,000
Committed
Committed
€ 600,000
Used
Used
Description
MED-NET 4OH is a multidisciplinary project focused on "One Health" approach which intends to consolidate the positive results achieved as part of a previous intervention (MED-NET, 2022), financed by the WHO and entrusted to IZS as a technical partner. MED-NET 4OH will promote a scientific platform to address threats from emerging, re-emerging and endemic infectious diseases following the "One Health" approach (which recognizes the indissoluble link between human, animal and ecosystem health in the preparation of prevention plans for promptly address possible health threats) and foreseeing the improvement of genomic surveillance capabilities in Tunisia and the development of a digital platform for the real-time acquisition of genomic data of SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens of possible impact for public health, obtained through Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS). The initiative's main result is to develop genomic surveillance programs, the rapid identification and characterization of the etiological agent of infectious diseases and the collection, digitization and sharing of genomic data. The expected outputs will be obtained through a methodology that involves the use of digital technologies applicable to the monitoring and analysis of epidemics, the tracking, prevention, control and treatment of viruses and the use of human and financial resources, the sharing of collected data, strengthening of skills in order to improve capabilities in genomic/metagenomic sequencing and bioinformatics analysis, promotion of regional cooperation in the Mediterranean area on pandemic and epidemic countermeasures. The initiative intends to carry out and apply an upgrade in whole genome sequencing techniques and methods with the aim of evaluating the genetic diversity and transmission dynamics of human respiratory syncytial virus, arboviruses and SARS-CoV-2, and to evaluate the presence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens even outside the hospital environment, in the animal health sector, food and in the environment (for example, in wastewater). In particular, the integration between the MEDNET platform and the SORMAS system currently in use is envisaged in order to implement the best interoperability mechanism that allows data sharing between the two systems. MEDNET 40H also intends to conduct specific studies on priority zoonotic diseases present in Tunisia (e.g. tuberculosis) to implement control strategies to reduce the burden and impact of these diseases on public health. The target groups identified are 75 healthcare and informatic workers from the following hospitals and public health institutes: Pasteur Institute of Tunis; Charles Nicolle Hospital in Tunis; National Observatory of New and Emerging Diseases of Tunis, and 5 scientific communicators. The project will be implemented for a period of 3 years starting from April 2024 with a total budget of 1,621,799.00 euros. To ensure timely and effective implementation of the project, a multi-sectoral team of experts will be mobilized, establishing collaborations with international, national and subnational partners for regional innovation in preventive health care.
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| Year | Committed | Used |
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| 2024 | € 1,500,000 | € 600,000 |
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| Type | Name | Channel code |
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| Government | AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development | 11000 |
Channel reported
| Type | Name | Channel code |
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| Other Public Sector | ISTITUTO ZOOPROFILATTICO SPERIMENTALE ABRUZZO E MOLISE GIUSEPPE | 11004 |
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