The research and development capacity of the Gabonese research center is enhanced through the collaborative research with Japanese research institute regarding identification of pathogens of known and unidentified infectious diseases as well as development of rapid diagnostic methods for viral diseases of public health concern. 

1. The prevalence of known and unidentified viral diseases is clarified in the areas around Lambaréné. 2. Characteristics such as genetic information and pathogenicity of viruses that are regarded as of public health concern and newly identified in Gabon is defined. 3. Rapid diagnostic methods for viral diseases of public health concern and/or newly identified ones are developed.