The Zika in Brazil Real Time Analysis (Zibra), a project that went through six towns of the Northeast with a mobile laboratory of genomic analysis, to conduct research on molecular epidemiology of zika virus, was in Salvador on Sunday (12/06). Partnership result between Fiocruz Bahia, Evandro Chagas Institute, Ministry of Health and universities in the UK, Canada and Australia, the goal of Zibra is to expand the genomic mapping of the virus to determine the origin, genetic diversity, and epidemiological aspects, helping in combating the epidemic, during a public health emergency.
WHO’s Zika app aims to provide essential information on Zika virus disease and its suspected complications. Designed primarily for health care workers and responders, the app can also be a source of real-time information for the general public. Download and use the app is on IOS or android platforms and have easy-to-use information at your fingertips. In addition to information on on Zika virus diseases, microcephaly and other suspected complications, you can download WHO’s technical guidance and other useful resources, follow ongoing Zika related-research and development, stay updated about the latest news, and follow the international response to Zika. New content, including trainings will be added to the app in weeks to come.