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Vaxxfacts Uwc Partners With Who On A New Genomic Surveillance Centre To Monitor Disease Outbreaks Beyond Covid 19 In Africa

University of the Western CapeRef: https://www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-announcements/news/vaxxfacts-uwc-partners-with-who-on-a-new-genomic-surveillance-centre-to-monitor-disease-outbreaks-beyond-covid-19-in-africa

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Collected on 10 August 2026

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What this means

This is a news announcement from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) about its partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch a new genomic surveillance centre focused on monitoring infectious disease outbreaks across Africa, extending beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative aims to enhance regional capacity for early detection and response to emerging pathogens. No application process is described, but the opportunity is ongoing and open to relevant researchers and institutions.

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Genomic Surveillance Centre Partnership Opportunity

The University of the Western Cape and the World Health Organization have established a new genomic surveillance centre to monitor infectious disease outbreaks across Africa, beyond the scope of Covid-19. This initiative aims to strengthen early detection, response, and research capabilities for emerging pathogens.

Who it is for
genomic scientists, public health researchers, African disease surveillance networks
How to act on it
No application or registration required; the partnership is already established between UWC and WHO. Participation opportunities may be available through affiliated institutions or future calls for collaborators.
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UWC partners with WHO on a new genomic surveillance centre to monitor disease outbreaks beyond Covid 19 in Africa

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Western Cape

Reference

https://www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-announcements/news/vaxxfacts-uwc-partners-with-who-on-a-new-genomic-surveillance-centre-to-monitor-disease-outbreaks-beyond-covid-19-in-africa

Key Takeaways

  • UWC
  • WHO
  • genomic surveillance centre
  • Africa
  • disease outbreaks
  • beyond Covid-19
  • partnership
  • University of the Western Cape
  • World Health Organization
  • Africa
  • Covid-19