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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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Grants

Common money – common responsibility

  • Implemented by the NGO Natura, with an aim to increase the level of knowledge and information of NGO sector and citizens in Kolašin on public spending at local level. During its implementation period, a local campaign on participatory budgeting was conducted and a budget for citizens of Kolašin Municipality was prepared, published and printed. Moreover, two trainings on citizens’ participation in decision making on budget planning and spending, were organised for 30 participants from the local municipality, media and NGO representatives.
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How is our budget spent? (Non)Public spending in Montenegro

  • It was implemented by the Centre for Investigative Journalism, with an aim to improve oversight and transparency of public spending at the national level. This was achieved by expert analysis, investigative articles and regular public dissemination of information on public expenditure, public debt structure and projects financed from the capital budget. The publication “Analysis of Montenegro’s Public Debt for the period 2006-2018” was prepared, published and printed in 200 copies, with 5 recommendations prepared for stakeholders. Three investigative journalism articles on public debt and infrastructure projects were prepared and published in printed and online media. Also, within this subgrant was organised a panel discussion and presentation of research findings and recommendations.
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Testni grant

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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”.