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Procurement of laboratory equipment, testing kits and consumables for simultaneous analyses of large numbers of respiratory samples for the detection of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused global challenges and economic crises that are yet to unfold. It has also led to changes in everyday life and made everyone familiar with terms such as endemic, pandemic, cluster, transmission and above all, PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing.

PCR machines are cost-effective and highly efficient tools. PCR testing is most reliable and accurate laboratory method for detecting, tracking and studying the novel coronavirus.

Through this project, the Institute for Public Health in Podgorica received a fully automated and integrated molecular analyser, i.e. a PCR mass testing device, worth half a million euros. The device has been installed and put into operation, while the Institute staff members have undergone the necessary training for its use.

The PCR testing machine will significantly increase national COVID-19 testing capacities. In addition, it will enable the country to resume testing for HPV as well as other types of viruses, such as HIV Quant, HIV Qual, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis E, Epstein-Barr virus and Cytomegalovirus.

The EU-funded project will also deliver testing kits and consumables to perform close to 25,000 PCR tests, as this testing method remains the gold standard for detecting SARS-CoV-2.

Project name:

Procurement of laboratory equipment, testing kits and consumables for simultaneous analyses of large numbers of respiratory samples for the detection of COVID-19

Sector:

  • Covid-19 Support

Start time:

01/02/2022

End time:

1

Location:

Montenegro

Budget:

660000€

Beneficiary:

Institute of Public Health

More info:

https://www.ijzcg.me/me/novosti/ursula-fon-der-lajen-u-ijzcg-od-50-pcr-nalaza-dnevno-do-danasnjih-dvije-hiljade-testova-za-24-sata

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Lake Šas – the untouched resource of Ulcinj

  • It was implemented by Green Step from Ulcinj, with the aim of analysing the current situation the area of Lake Šas and initiating further steps towards its protection. Thanks to this sub-grant, the organisation improved its capacities and visibility. It also conducted research and prepared recommendations with respect to the efficiency of the management of Lake Šas. Furthermore, a roundtable discussion with representatives of national authorities and green CSOs helped define an initiative for renewing the procedure for declaring Lake Šas a protected area, which was submitted to the Municipality of Ulcinj for adoption.

Sound Source

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Healthy and good connections

  • It was implemented by the Civic Creative Centre from Cetinje, with the aim of building the capacities of youth from volunteer clubs and/or youth clubs in Tivat, Budva, Cetinje, Berane, Nikšić, Danilovgrad, Podgorica and Tuzi in terms of peer education on sexual and reproductive rights. This sub-grant helped present an online counseling service for young people and increased their awareness about risky behaviors. It directly reached 250 young people from the above-mentioned municipalities, but the outreach was much wider as the Civic Creative Center conducted an intensive social media campaign. Also, the sub-grant facilitated capacity building training on financial management and philanthropy.
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Protect nature, don’t waste energy

  • It was implemented by the Youth Civic Initiative from Rožaje, with the aim of raising public awareness about the importance of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in Rožaje. The local community was informed and educated about the topic through a social media campaign and a special brochure on energy efficiency measures. Furthermore, more than 100 trees were planted in a joint activity involving local schools, institutions and civil society organisations. The sub-grant helped increase public interest in taking part in environmental protection, especially among youth, as more than 150 students from 5 schools attended thematic workshops and expressed willingness to be actively involved in similar activities.

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An initiative to suppress the “imposed fate”

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Procurement of laboratory equipment, testing kits and consumables for simultaneous analyses of large numbers of respiratory samples for the detection of COVID-19

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Implemented by the NGO Monitor Center for Media and Democracy, with an aim to help reducing the level of peer violence against Roma youth. In order to raise awareness of peer violence against members of the Roma community, this sub-grant included production of several research articles. In the research process were also involved journalists from the Roma portal “Romalitika”.