Ziauddin University’s Clinical Care and Research Group (CCRG) successfully hosted the face-to-face workshop of the Clinical REsearch During Outbreaks (CREDO) programme by ISARIC from 15th–18th October 2026 at Pearl Continental, and Khoj Resort, Karachi. This four-day workshop formed Stage II of a three-part global initiative led by the International Severe Acute Respiratory and Emerging Infection Consortium (ISARIC) to strengthen clinical research capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly for outbreak preparedness and response
The programme began with Stage I: web-based learning (August–September 2026), followed by the in-person workshop in Karachi, and concluded with Stage III: mentored research plan development. Facilitated by experts from ISARIC (UK), ICC-CTN (Ireland), and CCRG (Pakistan), the training brought together selected participants from:
- Nat-Intensive Care Surveillance MORU (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
- Medical Teaching Institutes (Peshawar)
- Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (Karachi)
- Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center (Lahore)
Over four days, participants engaged in interactive sessions, group activities, and presentations focused on key areas such as clinical research during epidemics, data management, research planning, and risk communication. These sessions fostered collaboration and hands-on learning, helping participants apply their skills to real-world scenarios. The programme successfully enhanced regional capacity for conducting high-quality clinical research during public health emergencies.
