IMPACT

KEY STRIDES (2007-March 2020) in strengthening health systems for quality and improved clinical, laboratory, and disease surveillance in resource-poor countries.

05

labs accredited to ISO 15189 standards

32+

labs in seven countries enrolled on    ISO 15189 accreditation process 

357+

Lab Staff trained on SLMTA 

158+

Sites enrolled in the CD4 Proficiency Testingh programme

196+

lab technicians, medical doctors, nurses etc. trained on BLIS

07

SLMTA Master Trainers Graduated

1363+

Enrolled for HIV Proficiency Testing

77+

trained on performing basic equipment maintenance and calibration

4962+

lab & non-lab personnel trained to support Continuous Quality Improvement 

15+

Biosafety Cabinets Continuously Certified

09

Central Africa Countries  Covered

01

ECHO launched to supervise labs enrolled for accreditation

12

ECHO Hubs established in all 10 regions of Cameroon, with ECHO Cameroon launched

09

Central Africa Countries  Covered

01

ECHO launched to supervise labs enrolled for accreditation

24+

SLMTA Trainers Trained

09

Strategic Documents and Policies Developed 

109+

Bikers Trained on Sample Transport System 

525+

Ancillary Equipment Continuously Calibrated 

16+

Site have BLIS installed

01

Honour Award from US Embassy in Ghana for Partnership & Support for SLMTA/SLIPTA Programme