Laboratory equipment maintenance: a critical bottleneck for strengthening health systems in sub-Saharan Africa?
J Public Health Policy
; 33(1): 34-45, 2012 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Properly functioning laboratory equipment is a critical component for strengthening health systems in developing countries. The laboratory can be an entry point to improve population health and care of individuals for targeted diseases - prevention, care, and treatment of TB, HIV/AIDS, and malaria, plus maternal and neonatal health - as well as those lacking specific attention and funding. We review the benefits and persistent challenges associated with sustaining laboratory equipment maintenance. We propose equipment management policies as well as a comprehensive equipment maintenance strategy that would involve equipment manufacturers and strengthen local capacity through pre-service training of biomedical engineers. Strong country leadership and commitment are needed to assure development and sustained implementation of policies and strategies for standardization of equipment, and regulation of its procurement, donation, disposal, and replacement.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Personal de Laboratorio Clínico
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Equipos y Suministros
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Laboratorios
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Programas Nacionales de Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Public Health Policy
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Etiopia