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Canada-Kyrgyz Cooperation to Combat BW Proliferation and the Spread of Infectious Diseases

Global Partnership Program � Under Canada’s leadership, the G8 launched the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction at the 2002 G8 Summit in Kananaskis “We commit ourselves to prevent terrorists, or those that harbour them, from acquiring or developing nuclear, chemical, radiological and biological weapons; missiles; and related materials, equipment and technology.” � G8 committed up to US $20B over 10 years � Canada = $1 billion � ~$120 million for Biological non- proliferation 2

Kyrgyz Republic Contemporary biological proliferation challenges and threats: � numerous biological facilities store and work on dangerous pathogens that are endemic in Kyrgyzstan � diseases of terrorist concern, e.g. plague, anthrax, FMD and brucella � facilities are in states of serious decay � Cooperation with Canada is strengthening Kyrgyz capacity to combat Infectious Diseases 3

Canada’s GPP BNP Response � Canada’s Global Partnership Program (GPP) is implementing a comprehensive biological non-proliferation program in the Kyrgyz Republic ~ $45 million Biosecurity & Biosafety Biosecurity & Biosafety Training Upgrades Guidelines Associations Scientific Cooperation Scientific Cooperation 4 Biological Non-Proliferation Initiatives Biological Non-Proliferation Initiatives

1. Science Center International Science and Technology Center � Canada joined ISTC in 2004 as a full-funding Party � Canada has funded ~ 35 Biotechnology Projects to date � Canada has to date funded 8 science projects worth ~$3 million in Kyrgyz Republic � SB106 - Supplementary Budget for Biosafety & Biosecurity � 2009 = $2 million � Upgrade projects in Kyrgyzstan (e.g. communication upgrades) 5

2. Non-Proliferation 1. Strengthening Conventions (Principle 1) � Biological & Toxin Weapons Convention Accession � Implementation (e.g. Legislation, CBMs) � � Sept 2009 Workshop for CA & Caucasus Countries � Participation (e.g. Annual Meetings & MX, RevCons) � Geneva Protocol 2. Export Controls (Principles 4 & 5, BTWC Art III) ISTC Projects � � Workshops � Bishkek, March 2009 6

Canada-Kyrgyz Cooperation I. Training I. II. Guidelines Development & modernization • KSCQZD Training of guidelines, Center, Almaty standards and regs on biosafety • Annual Training Plans & biosecurity in • Courses & Conferences Kyrgyz Republic • Resources III. Associations • International • BACAC 7

iv. Facility Upgrades 4. Laboratory Facilities Inadequate laboratory facilities pose a security risk and do not allow proper disease surveillance, detection, diagnosis, and containment of infectious diseases � Renovations underway at three (3) Ministry of Health biological facilities (Bishkek, Osh and Karakol) � $1.3 million; Completion by September 2009 � Provision of 3 vehicles for transport of dangerous goods Biosecurity 8 Biosafety, Biocontainment

New Level III Containment Laboratory 4. Laboratory Facilities Canada’s Global Partnership Program is building a new BSL3 laboratory in Kyrgyz Republic. � Consolidate and secure the countries collection of dangerous pathogens � Will serve as the central repository, consolidating all BSL3 activities conduct human and animal health � diagnostics in a secure and safe manner � ~ 180 personnel � Capacity building Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, National Academy of Sciences 9

Goals - Цель Цели Проекта Design Goals Безопасный Склад для Опасных � � Secure Repository for Болезнетворных микроорганизмов Dangerous Pathogens Министерство диагностики здравоохранения : � � Ministry of Health Diagnostics: RCQED, EDI и SES RCQED, EDI and SES Министерство Диагностики сельского хозяйства : � � Ministry of Agriculture CVL и RILVP Diagnostics: CVL and RILVP Национальная Академия Наук : Деятельность � BSL3 л аборатори � National Academy of Sciences: Качественная Окружающая среда Работы � BSL3 Цель Сообщества � Национальная безопасность – уменьшить Community Goals угрозу биологического распространения и � National Security – reduce threat Биологического терроризма of biological proliferation & � Международная безопасность bioterrorism � Безопасность – Методы биологической безопасности � International Security � Материалы , чтобы использовать местное � Community Integration – local, содержание city, country � Интеграция Сообщества – локального , города , страны 10

Goals - Цель Научные Цели Scientific Goals � Secure Repository including � О беспечь безопасный склад для electronic pathogen tracking Опасных болезнетворных микроорганизмов , включая � Support MOH/MOA электронное прослеживание Diagnostic Mission – detect патогена & diagnose � Поддержите Диагностическую � Agents – Risk Group 3 Миссию MOH/MOA – обнаружите и � Bacterial and Viral диагностируите � Anthrax, Plague, � Агенты – Группа Риска 3 Brucella, Rabies, � Бактериальный и Вирусный Tularemia, TBE, FMD, Sheep Pox, � Сибирская язва , Чума , Avian Influenza Бруцелла , Водобоязнь , Tularemia, TBE, FMD, � Multiple Independent Сифилис Овец , Птичий Programs Influenze � Animal Space for diagnostic � Многократные Независимые support Программы � Место Животных для диагностической поддержки 11

New Level III Containment Laboratory Total Area – 6200 sq m. 12

Main Entry 13

Laboratories 14

Support Areas 15

Key Considerations • Input from Kyrgyz stakeholders – Laboratory “Program” (2007) – Biological Laboratory Working Group • Meets every 2 months in Bishkek • Donor coordination – Local community • Sustainability, reliability & affordability – Unique Kyrgyz Lab design • Environmental Protection • Safety & Security – International Guidelines & Standards – Kyrgyz Guidelines & Standards Won’t work in Bishkek! – Safety and Security Elements – Specimen Transportation – Certified by international panel of experts prior to going on-line 16

Project Schedule Canada-Kyrgyz Treaty (Signed August 2008; EIF April 2009) � Technical Laboratory Programming (2007) � Laboratory Design (July 2008-August 2009) � � Construction � Tender process underway to select construction contractor � http://www.ccc.ca/eng/id_prequalification_laboratory.cfm � 2010-2012/13: construction, commissioning & certification � Handover to Kyrgyz Government 17

Fighting Infectious Disease in the Kyrgyz Republic Canada and Kyrgyz Republic are partners in the fight against infectious diseases in Central Asia � Leverage existing resources and identify potential new donors � Broaden base of expertise available � Better realize the value of the effort from many different partners � Lead to harmonization of best practices and mutually supportive policies � More effective and efficient program delivery Avian Flu Anthrax Brucellosis 18