NIMR Strengthens Tanzania’s Capacity for Pathogen Detection Through Advanced Genomic Sequencing Technology.

The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is strengthening Tanzania’s ability to detect and monitor pathogens responsible for infectious diseases through advanced training on 16S/Internal mkTranscribed Spacer (ITS) ribosomal RNA sequencing for laboratory scientists from NIMR and the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL).The two-week training commenced on 13th July 2026 at the NPHL…