On the implementation of the Biological Threat Reduction Program in the Republic of Uzbekistan

Authors

  • Laziz Tuychiev Sanitary-Epidemiological Department of Ministry of Health
  • Marifjon Madaminov Center for Prophilaxis and Quarantine of Most Hazardous Infections of Uzbekistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4583

Abstract

The Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP), of the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency, has led to the enhancenment of surveillance activities against a list of especially dangerous pathogens in the Republic of Uzbekistan. BTRP, in partnership with the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan, has delivered surveillance capability in the form of a network of diagnostic laboratories and epidemiological support units, trainings to surveillance personnel and research projects. The implementation of BTRP within the health care system of the Republic of Uzbekistan has contributed to the stable and sustainable wellbeing of the Uzbek population.

Author Biography

Laziz Tuychiev, Sanitary-Epidemiological Department of Ministry of Health

Dr. Laziz Tuychiev (M.D.) is the Director of Sanitary-Epidemiological Department of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

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Published

2013-03-24

How to Cite

Tuychiev, L., & Madaminov, M. (2013). On the implementation of the Biological Threat Reduction Program in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4583

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Poster Presentations