Title: Laboratory equipment maintenance : a critical bottleneck for strengthening health systems in sub-Saharan Africa?

Authors: Fonjungo, Peter N.

Place: Basingstoke

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Year: 2011

Journal: Journal of public health policy

Volume: vol. 32, no. 4

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Subject: Laboratory Quality Strengthening

Keywords: health services, scientific facilities, africa south of sahara

Abstract: Properly functioning laboratory equipment is a critical component for strengthening health systems in developing countries. This article reviews the benefits and persistent challenges associated with sustaining laboratory equipment maintenance in sub-Saharan Africa.

URL: http://www.palgrave-journals.com/jphp/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/jphp201157a.html

Document type: E-article