Title: Diagnosis of tuberculosis in Ghana : the role of laboratory training

Authors: Addo, K.K.

Place: Accra

Publisher: Ghana medical association (GMA)

Year: 2010

Journal: Ghana medical journal (GMJ)

Volume: vol. 44, no. 1

PAGE: 31--36

Subject: Laboratory Quality Strengthening

Keywords: health services, scientific facilities, disease control, tuberculosis, training programmes, ghana

Abstract: This article discusses a laboratory training programme in Ghana which aimed to strengthen the skills of laboratory personnel nationwide on sputum smear microscopy, impart necessary techniques in biosafety and introduce a QA system in order to strengthen TB microscopy services in the country.

URL: http://www.ghanamedj.org/articles/March2010/Final%20TB%20Laboratory%20Training%20in%20Ghana.pdf

Document type: E-article