DEPT. STAFF TRAINED ON "MALDI-TOF" TECHNOLOGY FOR MICROBIAL IDENTIFICATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING
Ms. Ann Munene, Microbiology Laboratory head in the Dept. of Vet. Pathology has trained on
Ms. Ann Munene, Microbiology Laboratory head in the Dept. of Vet. Pathology has trained on
Through Kenya’s Fleming Fund grant, a training organized by International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) working with the Directorate of Veterinary Services to microbiology technical staff in the department of Veterinary Pathology Microbiology & Parasitology. UoN-FVM on March 1st -4th 2021.The training focused on laboratory aspects of quality assurance to increase the ability of the lab to produce reliable, relevant and timely test results which can be interpreted correctly.
Departmental Microbiology Technical team through Fleming Fund Country project trained on proper poultry sampling protocols to ensure delivery of quality samples to the laboratories and achieve accurate laboratory results. This was facilitated by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Washington State University together with Directorate of Veterinary Services to strengthen AMR surveillance for the livestock sector, on behalf of the PATH-led Consortium with the aim of strengthening AMR surveillance for the livestock sector.