Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Lab Team Trained in Arbovirus Detection with CARPHA Support

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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Lab Team Trained in Arbovirus Detection with CARPHA Support. Photo From SLBMC

The laboratory team at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre recently enhanced their expertise in diagnosing arboviruses, such as dengue and Zika, during a week-long training led by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).

Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Lab Team Trained in Arbovirus Detection with CARPHA Support. Photo From SLBMC

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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Lab Team Trained in Arbovirus Detection with CARPHA Support. Photo From SLBMC

The sessions form part of a broader regional initiative aimed at boosting early detection and laboratory response capabilities, strengthening Antigua and Barbuda’s preparedness to manage and contain potential outbreaks.

Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Lab Team Trained in Arbovirus Detection with CARPHA Support. Photo From SLBMC

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Comments (7)

  • Vanya June 21, 2025, 11:24 AM

    Commendations
    Reply
  • Informed citizen June 21, 2025, 11:34 AM

    It’s great to see SLBMC proactively strengthening its diagnostic capabilities with CARPHA’s support.
    Reply
  • Tina June 21, 2025, 11:39 AM

    It’s good to see things like these! We really do need well trained people in these fields!
    Reply
  • Henry June 21, 2025, 11:41 AM

    Give it up for SLBMC and CARPHA on this collab
    Reply
  • Apex Jones June 21, 2025, 4:14 PM

    Now the SLBMC just need to improve the front of house service
    Reply
  • Hitch June 21, 2025, 4:28 PM

    Moves like these are always welcomed. Stay awake MSJMC
    Reply
    • NoJudgment June 21, 2025, 8:42 PM

      We cry down our hospital many times but the SLBMC has been saving lives and have some of the most professional medical practitioners I have known..some people have Nad experiences but some of us have had good experiences
      Reply

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