Thursday, 11 October 2018

Daily Current Affairs 11.10.2018: South-East Asia Regulatory Network (SEARN)

Overview: 

Information Sharing Platform Gateway for South-East Asia Regulatory Network (SEARN) developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has been launched. It will promote regulatory and health collaboration among the countries of the South-East Asia Region. 
Behind the scene:
In the South-East Asia region in WHO, India is actively contributing & providing support for the SEARN to guarantee access to high-quality medical products.
Know the SEARN:
  • The South East Asia Research Network (SEARN), based at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, is a platform to facilitate research collaboration.
  • It provides a forum to support the communication and dissemination of research findings, highlight research areas and a network connecting people and collaborators outside with an interest in South East Asia. 
Member countries:
SEARN includes all ASEAN countries: Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Timor-Leste (East Timor) and the Philippines. 
Goals:
  • Encourage communication and dissemination of research findings.
  • Showcase ongoing research.
  • Act as a news forum.

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