March 22, 2022

HSP Will Join the University of Tripoli and the National Centre for Animal Health in an Upcoming Workshop on Safe and Secure Sample Collection and Transport in Libya

From March 28th - 31st, HSP will join Libyan partners at the University of Tripoli and the National Centre for Animal Health (NCAH) to conduct a four-day virtual workshop on secure sample collection and transport of especially dangerous pathogens (EDPs). The workshop will bring together participants from animal health facilities and veterinary laboratories across Libya to provide training in best practices to collect, package, and ship specimens of suspected EDPs. This includes maintaining chain of custody and reporting any mishandlings during sample transfer to reference labs in Tripoli. Following the workshop, participants will return to their home institutions with the skills and knowledge to implement these best practices, and ensure that all components of sample collection and transport are done in a safe and secure manner. HSP is looking forward to joining the University of Tripoli and the NCAH for this productive and crucial workshop.