2016 MATI regional meeting kicks off in Tehran

Tehran, Nov 7, IRNA - MATI (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Iran) regional meeting started work on Nov 7 in Pasteur Institute of Iran to exchange experience and knowledge and to transfer technology among participants. 2016 MATI regional meeting kicks off in Tehran The meeting comprises of 4 Panels: 1.Tuberculosis with emphasis on controlling T.B, research on T.B, sharing experiences on controlling T.B & Rapid diagnostic test development. 2. Leishmania & Leishmaniasis 3. Venom and drug development. 4. Technology transfer for production of vaccine and diagnostic kits. Speaking in the opening ceremony of the event, Head of Pasteur Institute of Iran Mostafa Ghanei referred to the fact that the institute focuses on research, saying that promoting the quality of services and training human resources are the priorities of the Institute. The event which started work in the presence of Iran's Minister of Health Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi and the representatives of France and China is underway in Tehran. 1378/IRNA