National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), New Delhi

The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) is a public health institute focused on combating communicable disease risks through research and training.

Infrastructure

NICD boasts advanced facilities, including:

• BSL 3 laboratories
• A BSL 4 laboratory, the first high-containment facility in Africa
• A Sequencing Core Facility for next-generation sequencing
• Five insectaries for rearing various insect species

Academic Offerings

NICD provides comprehensive training programs aimed at:

• Detecting outbreaks and epidemics of communicable diseases
• Conducting relevant research addressing public health issues

The training facilitates the development of skills essential for surveillance and management of diseases on national and regional levels.

Facilities

The NICD hosts specialized diagnostic services and assists in policy formulation for disease control initiatives, complemented by:

• An Outbreak Response Unit
• An Emergency Operations Centre that plays a pivotal role in epidemic responses

Collaboration

Several NICD laboratories are in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), ensuring the provision of standardized diagnostic services for various diseases, including:

• Influenza
• Poliomyelitis
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Measles

Admission Criteria

Details regarding specific admission criteria were not provided in the description.

Placement

The NICD operates as a national, regional, and global resource, focusing on both public and private sector communicable disease facilities, contributing to employability in the public health sector.