Introduction of enterovirus surveillance in Georgia


(A) Objective: to provide additional opportunities for poliovirus surveillance by identifying and typing enteroviruses derived from clinical sources, obtaining information on circulating enteroviruses and monitoring their circulating trends; Increasing capacity for poliovirus import, identifying poliovirus-derived vaccines, and timely detection of enterovirus-related epidemics. B) Ways to implement the project:
Examination of meningitis and meningoencephalitis in modern clinics in Tbilisi, Batumi, Zugdidi and Kutaisi. C) Expected results:
Identify, develop and establish a sustainable routine epidemiological surveillance system for enteroviruses.



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


Budget: $45,000


The person responsible for the implementation of the project: Tamar Kutateladze