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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

When a child has a fever and the malaria test comes back negative, the question is still open: what is making this child ill? IPB and its partners have trained the study site teams on a clinical decision-support tool, tuned on data collected in the Central Af. Republic. lnkd.in/esFEtHiw @unistra.fr

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Equipment alone doesn’t make a lab ready for an outbreak. We met a mission from ECCAS, the Economic Community of Central African States, which is drafting a regional health policy. Our takeaways: bring diagnostics closer to at-risk areas, invest in trained and retained staff... lnkd.in/ewE6wTdm

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Renforcer les laboratoires en Afrique centrale : de l’équipement à la capacité d’agir sur le terrain

Face aux épidémies, disposer d’un laboratoire performant ne suffit pas. Encore faut-il que le diagnostic soit accessible au plus près des zones exposées, que les personnels soient formés pour le réali...

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Sleeping sickness cases have fallen sharply in CAR. Is the decline real or are cases being missed ? At the national programme’s request, FOCAL is strengthening diagnosis & surveillance at 10 facilities on the southern border. IPB is a partner www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... @itmantwerp.bsky.social

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Through a Calmette and Yersin fellowship, a technician from our Medical Entomology Lab took the IVTAP course at @pasteur.fr with @ird-fr.bsky.social: vector identification, MALDI-TOF, NGS blood-meal analysis, One Health. Capacity meant to circulate. #OneHealth #MedicalEntomology @pasteurnetwork.org

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

IPB benchmarked the hepatitis E diagnostic tools available in the Central African Republic against reference assays. Adjusting the IgM cut-off sharply improves specificity — prospective validation still needed. doi.org/10.1186/s128... hoppaulbrousse.bsky.social @pasteurnetwork.org

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Institut Pasteur de Bangui hosted a French exploratory mission on 7 September to assess a joint study on antimicrobial resistance surveillance. Routine lab data covers the patients whose samples reach us — the study would test how far those findings generalise. lnkd.in/dmUadfT3 @pasteurnetwork.org

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Two studies conducted in 2024 in the Central African Republic — Boali and Bangui — have just been published on antimalarial treatment response and molecular resistance markers in children. Parasitology Lab, IPB, contributed to both. doi.org/10.48327/mts... · @pasteurnetwork.org

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New in Peer Community Journal: ViroSeek, an open and reproducible pipeline for detecting viruses in second-generation sequencing data from target-enriched libraries — built for reliable arbovirus surveillance. Co-authored by Nicolas Berthet (Scientific Director, IPB). 📄 DOI 10.24072/pcjournal.767

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Central African Republic has defined its national health research priorities. Research should start from what health programmes need to know — not from topics external partners bring ready-made. Bangui, 24–28 August, with Africa CDC and the Ministry of Health and Population. @pasteurnetwork.org

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

From 12–14 Aug 2026, IPB trained Central African researchers in malaria modelling — turning epidemiological data into decision-making tools for public health. A national modelling community in the making, with a strong focus on early-career scientists (40% women). @ammnetwork.bsky.social

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

New national study in Vaccine (2026, open access): in the Central African Republic, 34.5% of children who receive the first pentavalent dose don't complete the third. The challenge is follow-up, not just access. Étude en accès libre : doi.org/10.1016/j.va...

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

@pasteurnetwork.org study tracks antimicrobial resistance in urinary E. coli and K. pneumoniae across 6 African countries, including the CAR. In Bangui, first-line options are largely compromised — but last-resort carbapenems remain effective. The window for action is still open. lnkd.in/ebsDRSyx

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

New review in European Journal of Medical Research on epigenetic reprogramming in HPV-associated cancers: methylation signatures, histone marks, ncRNA deregulation — and which biomarkers are actually validated. Institut Pasteur Tunis / Paris / Bangui. doi.org/10.1186/s400... more lnkd.in/epgy-3Zs

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Stunting affects nearly 4 in 10 under-5s in the CAR. IPB is working to understand why. Within AFRIBIOTA, stunted children were found to have a small-intestinal overgrowth of bacteria that normally live in the mouth and throat — later shown to drive lipid malabsorption. lnkd.in/eh7F9s8g

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

In sub-Saharan Africa, RSV mortality peaks at 3–4 weeks of life — before most newborns reach their first postnatal visit. Central African Republic data from IP Bangui (Komoyo et al.) contribute to this landmark meta-analysis. Mahmud et al., Lancet Child Adolesc Health, Apr 2026. lnkd.in/enkjqK46

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Le défi du VRS en Afrique centrale : loin d’un simple rhume, il tue dès les premières semaines de vie

Il y a une vérité difficile à entendre dans la plus grande étude jamais réalisée sur le virus respiratoire syncytial (VRS) dans les pays à revenu faible et intermédiaire : en Afrique subsaharienne, le...

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

“I am stronger than prejudice.” On June 19 in Bangui, a patient opened World #SickleCell Day standing tall. Here, nearly 1 in 5 children carry the gene. Sickle cell is neither shame nor curse — it can be screened, treated, lived with. Let’s unite for a generation free of it. lnkd.in/e-P2riPe

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

🧬 Thirty years without a new polio lab in Africa: detecting the virus meant culturing it. Direct nanopore sequencing lifts that lock — the sequence is now generated on site, in hours. At Institut Pasteur de Bangui, health sovereignty shifts. 👉 lnkd.in/eGESKsbs @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

For Institut Pasteur de Bangui, Ebola is nothing new: its scientists have studied the virus in the Central African Republic since the 1980s. Preparing before the first case doesn’t mean starting from scratch. 🔬 #Ebola lnkd.in/eWXGwgNm

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40 ans de surveillance d’Ebola en Centrafrique

Une continuité scientifique, du terrain forestier au laboratoire de référence Face au risque d’importation d’Ebola, une chose mérite d’être rappelée : pour l’Institut Pasteur de Bangui, ce virus n’a r...

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

How do you know it’s really Ebola? Not so simple. Ebola isn’t one virus but a family of strains that differ. The lab detects it broadly, identifies the strain when it can, and sends samples to reference labs to confirm. Recognising it fast is what preparedness is about. lnkd.in/edR8gufX #Ebola

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Reconnaître Ebola au laboratoire

Pourquoi toutes les souches ne se valent pas, et comment l’IPB se prépare Face à la menace d’une importation d’Ebola en République centrafricaine, une question simple revient souvent : comment sait-on...

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Reliable rubella detection in CAR = real protection for pregnancies. Institut Pasteur de Bangui's Enteric Viruses & Measles lab is now fully qualified by the US CDC (2025 proficiency tests), with a perfect rubella score & praise for spotting a very low viral load sample. Bravo to the team!

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

New genomic study: mpox clade Ia in the Central African Republic, 2019–2024. 113 genomes, 7 lineages. Most cluster with DR Congo strains — except Sangha-Mbaéré, which groups with Cameroon/Gabon. Low APOBEC3 = mostly zoonotic, short human chains. 🧬 DOI: 10.1080/22221751.2026.2645863 lnkd.in/epj5-Ux8

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Mpox en Centrafrique : ce que l’ADN du virus raconte de la forêt

La mpox, anciennement appelée variole du singe, n’est pas une maladie nouvelle en Afrique centrale. Mais une étude génomique récente menée en République centrafricaine apporte un éclairage précieux : ...

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE | JSB3 2026 The 3rd Bangui Scientific Days, will take place in Bangui, Central African Republic, on May 25–27, 2026. Theme: One Health: major challenges, opportunities and perspectives. 🔗 More information, submission and registration: jsb3bangui.org #JSB3 #OneHealth

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🔴 Today is #WorldTBDay 2026 In the Central African Republic: 540 TB cases per 100,000 people — 4× the global average. Over 28,000 new infections in 2024. More than 7,000 deaths. At Bangui's hospitals, over 73% of TB patients are also HIV-positive. 👉 lnkd.in/eYnVTEhD

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Tuberculose en Centrafrique : la science avance, le combat continue

Chaque 24 mars, le monde commémore un moment fondateur : l'annonce, en 1882, par Robert Koch, de la découverte du bacille responsable de la tuberculose. En 2026, l'OMS a retenu un thème offensif : « O...

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

At Institut Pasteur de Bangui, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot joined the inauguration of the Environmental Surveillance Laboratory and the foundation stone ceremony for the Institute’s extension. A strong step forward for health sovereignty and regional health security. lnkd.in/eXXwMQ4X

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

On March 8, 2026, in Bangui, Dr Carine NGOAGOUNI was honored among the “Unsung Heroines.” Institut Pasteur de Bangui proudly welcomes this recognition, which highlights the vital contribution of women to science, public health, and evidence-based action. #IWD2026 #WomenInScience #PublicHealth #CAR

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

4/4 International standards are clear: people deprived of liberty should receive healthcare equivalent to that available in the community. In public health, one principle must guide us: No population should be left behind. #HealthEquity #PublicHealth

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

3/4 Prisons are recognized by WHO as environments where infectious diseases such as tuberculosis can spread more easily due to overcrowding and limited ventilation. This makes screening and prevention essential — not only for people in detention, but for the wider community. #GlobalHealth

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

2/4 Women in detention are among the most vulnerable to preventable diseases. At Bimbo detention facility, teams from Institut Pasteur de Bangui carried out: • HPV screening linked to cervical cancer • Tuberculosis testing • Health awareness and prevention activities Early detection saves lives.

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

1/4 Women’s health is a fundamental right — everywhere. Yet some populations remain largely invisible in public health policies. Among them: women in detention. On #InternationalWomensDay, a public health outreach took place at Bimbo detention facility in the Central African Republic.

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Institut Pasteur de Bangui is entering a new phase of governance reform: strengthening national sovereignty while preserving international scientific excellence. Opening its governance to national economic actors aims to reinforce public health impact and sustainable partnerships. #PasteurNetwork

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🧫 Diagnostic TB: maintaining excellence In the External Quality Assessment organised by the Supranational TB Reference Laboratory in Cotonou, the Institut Pasteur de Bangui achieved: ✔️ Score: 100% ✔️ Performance: very satisfactory ✔️ No corrective recommendations #Tuberculosis #TB #Diagnostics

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

No maintenance, no sustainable engineering. 🛠️ In the Central African Republic, lab engineering isn’t only scientific — it’s logistical, human, and systemic. 📅 March 4, 2026: a reference lab must strengthen the whole health system — not just shine at the center. 💡🏥📊 lnkd.in/eNFm5Pgz #Engineering

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En Centrafrique, l'ingénierie de laboratoire ne vaut que si elle renforce le système — pas seulement le centre

À l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de l'ingénierie pour le développement durable — 4 mars 2026 Le 4 mars marque la Journée mondiale de l'ingénierie pour le développement durable, instaurée par l'UNES...

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Dr. Carine NGOAGOUNI is the first PhD in medical entomology in the Central African Republic 🇨🇫 At the Institut Pasteur in Bangui, she leads research on malaria, dengue, yellow fever, and other vector-borne diseases. “Nothing is impossible. Dare to pursue science.” #WomenInScience #GlobalHealth

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

👩🏾‍🔬 Prof. Claudine Bekondi, Head of the Biobank & Viral Hepatitis Lab at Institut Pasteur de Bangui, advances research on hepatitis, HIV & HPV to strengthen public health in CAR. “Scientific skills are built through perseverance. Dare to pursue excellence.” #WomenInScience #STEM

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

👩🏽‍🔬 International Day of Women and Girls in Science At the Institut Pasteur de Bangui, women are not on the sidelines of science. They shape it. They lead research. They strengthen public health. They inspire the next generation. #WomenInScience #GlobalHealth #PasteurNetwork

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

🦋 From research to real-world impact in Bangui The MEDICINE project is now being tested in health centers, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, to improve the diagnosis of childhood fevers beyond malaria. Built with — and for — the field. #GlobalHealth #ChildHealth @unistra.fr @pasteur.fr

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Institut Pasteur de Bangui took part in the @pasteur.fr graduation ceremony in Paris. Scientific exchanges opened new collaboration perspectives on nosocomial infections, antimicrobial resistance and technology transfer. A strong step for IPB research within Pasteur Network. @pasteuredu.bsky.social

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The CAR National TB Reference Laboratory took part in the WARIL annual meeting in Benin (8–10 Dec). Discussions focused on lab accreditation challenges and GeneXpert cartridge management amid Global Fund funding cuts. A key step for regional TB diagnostics. #TB #WARIL #PublicHealth

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

CAMES 2026 workshop in Bangui: the University of Bangui and the Ministry of Higher Education strengthened researchers’ capacity on the 2024–2028 CAMES Evaluation Guide and the iCAMES platform, with input from CAMES experts. lnkd.in/eM5Bn56R #CAMES #UniversityOfBangui #CAR #HigherEducation #Research

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🎙️Prof. Emmanuel Nakouné was invited on RFI to discuss the current Rift Valley Fever situation affecting several African countries and the need to strengthen diagnostic and research capacities in Central Africa. 🎧Listen : www.rfi.fr/fr/podcasts/... #OneHealth #PublicHealth #PasteurNetwork #RVF

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🧬 The Institut Pasteur de Bangui is hiring! Position: Head of Emerging & Re-emerging Virus Research Unit 📍 Bangui, CAR 📅 Apply before Jan 31, 2026 📧 recrutement@pasteur-bangui.cf Virology • Emerging viruses • P2/P3 • One Health • Research leadership www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

IPB & @helmholtzhzi.bsky.social HIOH launch a One Health study in Bayanga on skin infections among communities in close contact with wildlife. Lab work includes culturomics, detection of resistant strains and full-genome sequencing. Further AMR and environmental studies are under discussion.

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Prostate cancer is a silent emergency in CAR. Between 2020–2025, IPB tested 4,985 men; 77% showed PSA ≥100 ng/ml — signs of advanced disease. Limited specialists, no cancer center, strong taboos. Early screening from age 45 is essential. #PublicHealth #IPBangui

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Recent defenses at the University of Bangui highlighted IPB's academic role. Many candidates had completed their internships within IPB laboratories, basing their work on IPB-generated data on AMR, paediatric infections, dyslipidaemia, dermatology, pathology and drug-resistant tuberculosis.

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

AMR goes far beyond antibiotics. It affects bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites — a true One Health challenge. A workshop in Bangui outlined the foundations of a national AMR surveillance network. Next step: coordinated action to make it fully operational. #AMR #OneHealth #CAR #GLASS

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Institut Pasteur de Bangui @pasteurbangui.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

A 12-month collaboration between IPB & Belgian partners @itmantwerp.bsky.social, funded by the Gates Foundation, will modernize HAT surveillance using PCR, dry-sheet serology and real-time digital data collection. Goal: establish a reliable epidemiological picture and strengthen national capacities.

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