Developing Norms for the Provision of Biological Laboratories in Low-Resource Contexts Proceedings of a Workshop (2019) / Chapter Skim
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6 POTENTIAL NORMS FOR FUNDERS OF BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES IN LOW-RESOURCE COUNTRIES
6 POTENTIAL NORMS FOR FUNDERS OF BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES IN LOW-RESOURCE COUNTRIES
Pages 51-58
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ESTABLISHING NEEDS No participant suggested that high-containment laboratories should not be constructed in low-resource settings. High-containment labs may be needed for many reasons, including performing diagnostics, supporting clinical care, supporting epidemiology, identifying cases and chains of transmission, supporting and carrying out ecological investigations, and conducting applied and basic research.
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RISK ASSESSMENT Risks for donors: Serious issues arise when funding is insufficient to support ongoing operations, the necessary infrastructure is inadequate, no regulatory framework exists, government officials fail to provide support, the availability of an appropriately trained and skilled workforce is questionable, and awareness of biosecurity and nonproliferation concerns is insufficient. Due diligence on the part of donors requires that an accurate picture of the situation in each of these areas be obtained before committing funding or approving a particular facility design.
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Although most donors may not be responsible for day-to-day lab operations and maintenance, they must perform due diligence and create contracts or other funding agreements that recognize these crucial concerns. ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES The new molecular diagnostic approaches now under development hold the promise of being able to substitute faster and safer surveillance and diagnostic testing for the more classical approaches that require handling of viable infectious organisms (see Chapter 4)
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Aside from such specific exceptions, however, a facility suited for work on Level 3 human pathogens is generally also suitable for work on Level 3 animal pathogens, which could be useful for surge capacity. Several participants noted that developing countries are usually more interested in public health and that the agricultural sector does not receive nearly the same level of funding and attention.
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The various biosafety manuals also require regular inspections of equipment and other aspects of lab operation and management to ensure that safety and security measures are given appropriate attention. One participant noted, however, that the newer types of equipment are modular and may require maintenance by the manufacturer, rather than the lab.
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The management of a lab workforce involves more than just training employees to carry out their responsibilities. Measures to assist employees with acquiring leadership skills and with career planning, as well as providing promotion opportunities, can reduce attrition and prevent experienced workers from accepting higher level jobs at other facilities.
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Collaboration with foreign universities is a potential means to provide training, including in more advanced scientific and technological subject matters. Some low-resource countries already have relationships with such foreign institutions (e.g., Zambia)
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