National Bio-risk Guidelines Reviewed
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Oct, 2026) The National Institutes of Health (NIH), in collaboration with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), conducted a three-day consultation workshop to review and finalize the first National Bio-risk Management Guidelines for Laboratories in Pakistan.
The workshop brought together relevant laboratory stakeholders to:
- Review the proposed guidelines.
- Provide technical input.
- Strengthen the framework for safe, secure, and responsible laboratory practices.
Participants discussed measures to strengthen bio-risk management, bio-safety, and bio-security, and promote standardized practices across laboratory settings. The consultation aims to establish a comprehensive framework to support safer laboratory operations and improve the management of biological risks.
The NIH and CDC reaffirmed their commitment to continued technical collaboration to strengthen Pakistan’s public health laboratory system and enhance preparedness for and mitigation of biological risks.