Enhanced laboratory capacity development: a boost for effective tuberculosis control in resource-limited settings.
Int J Infect Dis
; 56: 81-84, 2017 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-27888000
ABSTRACT
Both routine and research tuberculosis (TB) laboratory capacity urgently need to be expanded in large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2009, the Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL) took a strategic decision to expand its activities by building TB laboratory capacity to address research questions and to improve routine diagnostic and treatment capacity. Over the past 7 years, a standard laboratory has been developed that is contributing significantly to TB diagnosis, treatment, and control in Gabon; training has also been provided for TB research staff in Central Africa. CERMEL has a cordial relationship with the Gabon National TB Control Programme (PNLT), which has culminated in a successful Global Fund joint application. This endeavour is considered a model for similar developments needed in areas of high TB prevalence and where TB control remains poor to date.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tuberculose
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Saúde Pública
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Fortalecimento Institucional
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Laboratórios
Tipo de estudo:
Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Humans
País como assunto:
Africa
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En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article