ICIPE recognised as a global hub for bee health

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A Kenya-based international research centre has been recognised as a global hub for bee health expertise.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) designated the Nairobi-based International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology the first OIE collaborating centre for bee health in the world during its 85th general session.

The centre will now function as a world regional centre for research expertise, standardisation of techniques, and dissemination of knowledge. It will be expected to provide expertise globally.