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Who Chooses Sanbi At Uwc As National Reference Lab To Join The Fight Against Covid 19 In Africa
University of the Western CapeRef: https://www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-announcements/news/who-chooses-sanbi-at-uwc-as-national-reference-lab-to-join-the-fight-against-covid-19-in-africa
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Collected on 10 August 2026
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This is a news article from the University of the Western Cape announcing that the World Health Organization has selected SANBI at UWC as a national reference laboratory to support Africa’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The role involves critical diagnostics, surveillance, and coordination across the continent. No application or deadline is involved—this is a formal appointment.
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National Reference Laboratory status for Covid-19 in Africa
The University of the Western Cape's SANBI unit has been selected by WHO to serve as a national reference laboratory for coordinating and supporting the African continent's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Who it is for
- South African National Biotechnology Institute at University of the Western Cape
- How to act on it
- No action required; the appointment was made by WHO based on technical evaluation
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WHO chooses SANBI at UWC as national reference lab to join the fight against Covid 19 in Africa
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Western Cape
Reference
https://www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-announcements/news/who-chooses-sanbi-at-uwc-as-national-reference-lab-to-join-the-fight-against-covid-19-in-africa
Key Takeaways
- WHO
- SANBI
- UWC
- Covid-19
- national reference lab
- Africa
- 2020
- WHO
- SANBI
- UWC
- University of the Western Cape
- South African National Biotechnology Institute
- Covid-19
- Africa