Reliable diagnostics are key to accelerating progress against HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria by ensuring early identification, proper treatment, regular monitoring, and better patient outcomes.
Our team of world-class Laboratory Experts has assisted multiple countries in reviewing, managing, integrating, and optimizing laboratory systems across all levels of the health structure. Here are some examples of lab assignments conducted by our experts in support of immunization, COVID-19, HIV, and TB programs:
Strengthening Laboratory Systems and Pandemic Preparedness:
- Enabled rapid outbreak detection and effective response through stronger diagnostic capacity.
- Conducted laboratory assessments and spot-checks on equipment, training, maintenance, and processes.
- Provided grant support and technical advisory services related to laboratory systems.
Capacity Building and Training:
- Designed and facilitated workshops and training courses for laboratory technicians.
- Supported the implementation and expansion of point-of-care and self-testing.
- Improved transportation of samples and turnaround times for analysis.
Laboratory and Equipment Evaluations:
- Conducted evaluations of national laboratory facilities.
- Performed technical and financial tender evaluations for medical equipment.
Equipment Deployment and Quality Assurance:
- Conducted extensive spot checks and verification assessments of deployed medical laboratory equipment.
- Carried out joint PSM/Laboratory verification of Quality Assurance for pharmaceuticals and diagnostic equipment, including the use of data.
