On-site training in modern molecular technology and capacity-building in less developed countries are essential for the effective prevention and control of emerging, reemerging and endemic infectious diseases.
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Harris, E. Developing essential scientific capability in countries with limited resources. Nat Med 2, 737–739 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0796-737
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