Respiratory disease surveillance


A) Objective: to create a pilot epidemiological surveillance system for unusual respiratory events in the Imereti region; to strengthen laboratory capacity (through the introduction of multiplex PCR testing);
• As part of the project, a new surveillance system was introduced in the Imereti and Adjara regions.
• Training materials have been created, according to which epidemiologists of the Public Health Center, as well as doctors of the medical institution, have been trained.
• Trainings were conducted for the staff of the Imereti zonal laboratory on the methods of PCR studies of respiratory viruses.
• Multiplex PCR kits were purchased, as well as other laboratory reagents.
• Samples collected during the 2017-2017 flu season were tested for respiratory viruses
• Performing database recording and analysis.
C) Expected results:
The new pilot system will enhance monitoring of respiratory events. The potential of the Imereti zonal laboratory will increase.


Project implementation dates: 30/09/17/-29/09/20


Budget: $80,000


The person responsible for the implementation of the project: Giorgi Chakhunashvili