Fourth annual meeting of the network of Buruli ulcer PCR laboratories in the WHO African Region, Mundi complex, Yaoundé, 24-26 October 2022
Overview
In October 2019, WHO convened the first meeting of the Buruli ulcer laboratory network (BU-LABNET) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, bringing together 11 laboratories from nine countries at the Pasteur Centre of Cameroon (CPC), thenetwork’s Coordinating Centre. The network was formally established at this meeting (1) and its members were those present. The objective of BU-LABNET is to improve diagnosis of Buruli ulcer based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using standardized testing protocols, involving external quality assurance programmes and sharing knowledge among member laboratories.
In July 2020 and December 2021, two further meetings were held virtually owing to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and associated disruptions. Given the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and resumption of activities, it was decided to organize the fourth meeting onsite, with online participation for those unable to attend in person.
The fourth annual meeting of BU-LABNET was held at the Mundi complex in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on 24−26 October 2022.
