Our working group has been on site in Ukraine since 2016 as part of the Federal Foreign Office's German Biosecurity Programme.

Various highly pathogenic pathogens for humans and animals occur naturally in Ukraine. The work of the biosecurity programme therefore enables Ukraine to detect and respond to unusual disease outbreaks at an early stage. In addition, the biosafety programme promotes the development of skills and the introduction of efficient procedures to strengthen laboratory safety.

This is what we do on site:

• Training of laboratory staff in biosafety and biosecurity and workshops in detection and diagnostics of highly pathogenic viruses to prevent the spread of these Improvement
• Theoretical and practical training of hospital staff on biosafety and biosecurity in handling infectious patient materials
• Implementation of serological and molecular genetic proficiency tests for CCHFV HNTV and MPOXV for quality assurance purposes
• Exchange of scientists
• Joint visits and presentations at national and international congresses