The TRACDIS program comprises a nine-month long course in molecular, serological and culture techniques for the surveillance, diagnosis and monitoring of infectious diseases. The course is divided into three segments; term 1 covers a theoretical and practical introduction to the techniques, followed by a series of practical laboratory rotations in term 2 and finally mini-research projects which are carried out by the students at their home institutions in term 3. The entire program is conducted in Kabul in affiliation with Kabul Medical University.
Training in Advanced Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Disease (TRACDIS)