Title: The World health organization African region laboratory accreditation process : improving the quality of laboratory systems in the African region

Authors: Gershy-Damet, Guy-Michel

Place: [Chicago, IL]

Publisher: American society for clinical pathology (ASCP)

Year: 2010

Journal: American journal of clinical pathology (AJCP)

Volume: vol. 134, no. 3

PAGE: 393--400

Subject: Laboratory Quality Strengthening

Keywords: health services, scientific facilities, standards, capacity building, africa

Abstract: This article discusses the accreditation process developed by the WHO Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO). This stepwise approach acknowledges to laboratories where they stand, supports them with a series of evaluations to use to demonstrate improvement, and recognizes and rewards their progress.

URL: http://ajcp.ascpjournals.org/content/134/3/393.abstract

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