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Enhancement of laboratory biosafety
(Author: P. Herman- Last revised:
October 23, 2008
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Background
In May 25, 2005 the Fifty-eight World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted the resolution calling enhancement of laboratory biosafety. Considering that release of microbiological agents and toxins may have global ramifications; Acknowledging that the containment of microbiological agents and toxins in laboratories is critical to preventing outbreaks of emerging and re-emerging diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).The WHA58.29 resolution:
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Urges WHO Member States to implement several measures in favour of enhancement of laboratory biosafety.
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Requests the WHO Director-General, especially, to ensure that WHO plays an active role toward the task of improving laboratory biosafety and containment of microbiological agents and toxins.
Full text of this WHO resolution: WHA58.29 (
88 Kb, Enhancement of laboratory biosafety)
Additionnal Links
World Health Organization- Fifty-Eight World Health Assembly
More informations about WHO biosafety programme
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Laboratory Biosafety Manual, Third Edition, WHO (Communicable Disease Surveillance & Response)
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