Visit and training of Mauritian researchers

The PIMIT unit is hosting Mr. Jaykissen UBHEERAM, a Clinical Scientist at the Central Health Laboratory / Ministry of Health and Wellness of Mauritius (CHL/MoHW), for two weeks. In collaboration with Prof. Pablo TORTOSA, he is receiving training in molecular diagnostics and sequencing of Leptospira strains of medical interest. This training is part of the capacity-building activities conducted in the southwestern Indian Ocean region by the dP OHOI and will help improve the understanding of leptospirosis epidemiology in Mauritius.