The GTFCC in collaboration with WHO and the NCDC delivered a two-week training of trainers for cholera laboratory experts in Nigeria.The ToT was cascaded to over 120 people (23 June – 04 July 2025).
Topics covered by the ToT sessions included:
Introduction to cholera
Stool sample collection and sample preparation for transport
Use of rapid diagnostic tests
Culture methods for cholera: culture/oxidase/sero-agglutination
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
Discussions on other laboratory techniques for cholera,
Reporting of results
Strategic testing for cholera
Key elements of biosafety, quality control and differential diagnostics
