Table 1 |
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Laboratory infrastructure deficit origins and solutions (modified from [2]) |
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| Deficit Origins |
Potential solutions |
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| Lack of laboratory consumables [M] |
Emphasize importance of laboratory testing [C] |
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| Lack of basic essential equipment [M] |
Balance the allocation of financial resources [M] |
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| Limited numbers of skilled personnel [C] |
Establish system for laboratory accreditation [C] |
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| Lack of educators and training programs [C] |
Implement laboratory training programs [C] |
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| Inadequate logistical support [M, C] |
Routinely monitor test quality [M] |
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| Insufficient monitoring of test quality [C, M] |
Encourage public/private partnerships [C] |
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| Decentralization of laboratory facilities [C] |
Develop affordable, rapid diagnostic tests [M] |
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| Lack of governmental standards [C] |
Strengthen existing healthcare structure [M] |
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M = Measurement related, C = Communication related |
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Suhanic et al. Malaria Journal 2009 8:164 doi:10.1186/1475-2875-8-164 |
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