Collaborations

LOCAL

  • Ministry of Health: A strong partnership exists particularly for setting up new tests, as well as services in the context of national programs such as influenza and HIV EID.
  • Health Authorities: Because of the various tests, for logistics, a good relationship with the hospitals, the Medical Mission, the Bureau of Public Health, the Malaria Program, the National Aids Program and the Regional Health Service is essential. For test analysis, there is regular contact with general practitioners and medical specialists.
  • Ministry of Justice and Police: Due to the establishment of forensic DNA analysis, there is an intensive cooperation with the Judicial Service, the forensic investigation and the Public Prosecutor.
  • PAHO office in Suriname: Active participation in AMI/RAVREDA activities goes through the PAHO.
  • U.S. Embassy in Suriname: Both PEPFAR activities, and the establishment of a Forensic DNA database, go through the U.S. Embassy.

INTERNATIONAL