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Establishing a genomic lab during COVID-19: A perspective from Institut Pasteur in Côte d’Ivoire

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Africa bears a disproportionate burden of epidemic threats, exemplified by COVID-19. Drawing on lessons from the pandemic, we describe how Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire transitioned from limited capacity to established expertise in genomic surveillance. This institutional strengthening provides a strategic blueprint for enhancing Africa's resilience against emerging health threats.

Source: Cell Genomics

DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2026.101385

Authors: Bérenger Aristide Ako Ako, Stanislas Egomli Assohoun, Bernadette Flore Tchepé Diplo, Tata Gniré Safiatou Coulibaly, Jean-René Quassi Acquah, André Offianan Touré, Hervé Albérique Adjé Kadjo, Carole Valérie Gbonon, Joseph Allico Djaman, Mireille Dosso

Institutions: Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny

Language: English

Topic: SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Partnerships for the goals, Good health and well-being, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $8,900

Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

OpenAlex ID: W7221753066

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