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The STRonGer project is helping key players in Cayenne, such as the university, the hospital and local scientists, work together to combat diseases that emerge from French Guiana's rainforest. Image: Institut Pasteur de la Guyane
Animals such as bats can act as so-called reservoirs for viruses, helping to transfer diseases to humans. Image: Institut Pasteur de la Guyane
The newly-established Vectopole contains a biosafety level 3 laboratory, which provides a safe way of handling viruses that may cause severe illness or death. Image: Institut Pasteur de la Guyane