International Collaborations
Bridging local public health efforts in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with international health networks and world-class scientific frameworks.
WHO Collaborating Centre
ICMR RMRC Sri Vijaya Puram maintains prominent international standing through its official designation as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre.
This prestigious recognition underscores the institute's specialized expertise, rigorous diagnostic frameworks, and continuous leadership in managing tropical zoonotic infections. Because Leptospirosis remains a significant challenge in tropical island ecologies, our center acts as a pivotal reference node. We collaborate directly with global networks to standardize surveillance methodologies, characterize regional pathogen strains, and provide highly specialized training to international researchers and public health officers.
Core Mandates & Activities
Reference Laboratory
Serving as a premier diagnostic hub for advanced confirmatory testing, serotyping, and deep molecular characterization of endemic and emerging leptospirosis strains.
Epidemiological Surveillance
Conducting active tracking and data integration to map outbreak patterns, identify environmental reservoirs, and predict transmission dynamics across tropical island zones.
Global Capacity Building
Hosting rigorous technical workshops, training regional healthcare professionals, and disseminating standardized protocols for early detection and clinical management.