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Capacity assessment of the health laboratory system in two resource-limited provinces in China.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Strong laboratory capacity is essential for detecting and responding to emerging and re-emerging global health threats. We conducted a quantitative laboratory assessment during 2014-2015 in two resource-limited provinces in southern China, Guangxi and Guizhou in order to guide strategies for strengthening core capacities as required by the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). METHODS:We selected 28 public health and clinical laboratories from the provincial, prefecture and county levels through a quasi-random sampling approach. The 11-module World Health Organization (WHO) laboratory assessment tool was adapted to the local context in China. At each laboratory, modules were scored 0-100% through a combination of paper surveys, in-person interviews, and visual inspections. We defined module scores as strong (>?=?85%), good (70-84%), weak (50-69%), and very weak (

SUBMITTER: Liu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6696693 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Capacity assessment of the health laboratory system in two resource-limited provinces in China.

Liu Bo B   Ma Fang F   Rainey Jeanette J JJ   Liu Xin X   Klena John J   Liu Xiaoyu X   Kan Biao B   Yan Meiying M   Wang Dingming D   Zhou Yan Y   Tang Guangpeng G   Wang Mingliu M   Zhao Chihong C  

BMC public health 20190510 Suppl 3


<h4>Background</h4>Strong laboratory capacity is essential for detecting and responding to emerging and re-emerging global health threats. We conducted a quantitative laboratory assessment during 2014-2015 in two resource-limited provinces in southern China, Guangxi and Guizhou in order to guide strategies for strengthening core capacities as required by the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005).<h4>Methods</h4>We selected 28 public health and clinical laboratories from the provincial, pre  ...[more]

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