Title: Evaluation of a comprehensive refresher training program in malaria microscopy covering four districts of Uganda

Authors: Kiggundu, Moses

Place: [Deerfield, IL]

Publisher: The American society of tropical medicine and hygiene

Year: 2011

Journal: The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene

Volume: vol. 85, no. 4

PAGE: 820--824

Subject: Laboratory Quality Strengthening

Keywords: health services, scientific facilities, disease control, malaria, training programmes, uganda

Abstract: Microscopy remains the gold standard for malaria diagnosis. However, quality microscopy services are severely lacking in most African countries. To improve capacity for malaria microscopy in Uganda, a 3-day refresher training program was conducted in four districts and training impact was measured.

URL: http://www.ajtmh.org/content/84/5/820.abstract

Document type: E-article