The WHO Collaborating Centre for “Research and Capacity Building on Emerging and Re-emerging Zoonotic Diseases" plays a crucial role in the regional health landscape by focusing on the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health [One Health]. Amid rising threats from infectious and zoonotic diseases, climate change, and the increasing frequency of disease spillovers, this centre serves as a hub for advanced research, training, and policy support. Its core mandates include conducting high-quality research on zoonotic pathogens, strengthening national and regional capacities via training and technical assistance (https://apps.who.int/whocc/Detail.aspx?Zm0y4QTMTmvl9GKe50J6/A==), and facilitating evidence-based responses. Importantly, the centre will host an annual advanced vaccinology course, which is designed to elevate regional immunization expertise, an initiative deeply aligned with WHO goals and urgently needed in a region challenged by infectious disease outbreaks, varying vaccine uptake, and shifting epidemiologic patterns.
For additional information about the Emerging Vaccinology Course (EMVAC26), including course content, key dates, and participation details, please visit the official course website.