RISE project

Epidemiology surveillance - Laboratory surveillance Nepal active

Project timeline: 01/03/2023 - 01/03/2025

Lead Researcher

Prof. David Sack

Organisation / Institution

Johns Hopkins University

Funders

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
KOIKA

Project summary

This project will evaluate the advantages, feasibility, and limitations of cholera rapid tests when used for cholera surveillance in Nepal.

Lay summary

Cholera rapid diagnostic tests may be a suitable new tool to improve cholera surveillance, but the benefits and limitations need to be evaluated when they are used in practical surveillance programs

Potential for public health impact or global health decision-making

The study will inform how the rapid tests can best be used for cholera surveillance

Co-Investigators

Amanda Debes, Johns Hopkins University; Julia Lynch, International Vaccine Institute; Daniel Chulwoo Rhee, International Vaccine Institute, Deepak C. Bajracharya, Group for Technical Assistance

Key Collaborators

Group for Technical Assistance, Kathmandu, Nepal International Vaccine Institute, Seoul, Korea