An assessment of the laboratory network in Ghana: A national-level ATLAS survey (2019–2020)
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
| Field | Value | |
| Title | An assessment of the laboratory network in Ghana: A national-level ATLAS survey (2019–2020) | |
| Creator | Kploanyi, Emma E. Kenu, Joseph Atsu, Benedicta K. Opare, David A. Asiedu-Bekoe, Franklin Schroeder, Lee F. Dowdy, David W. Yawson, Alfred E. Kenu, Ernest | |
| Description | Background: Integrated health systems with strong laboratory networks are critical in improving public health. The current study assessed the laboratory network in Ghana and its functionality using the Assessment Tool for Laboratory Services (ATLAS).Intervention: A national-level laboratory network survey was conducted among stakeholders of the Ghanaian laboratory network in Accra. Face-to-face interviews were conducted from December 2019 to January 2020, with follow-up phone interviews between June and July 2020. Also, we reviewed supporting documents provided by stakeholders for supplementary information and transcribed these to identify themes. Where possible, we completed the Laboratory Network scorecard using data obtained from the ATLAS.Lessons learnt: The Laboratory Network (LABNET) scorecard assessment was a valuable addition to the ATLAS survey as it quantified the functionality of the laboratory network and its overall advancement toward achieving International Health Regulations (2005) and Global Health Security Agenda targets. Two significant challenges indicated by respondents were laboratory financing and delayed implementation of the Ghana National Health Laboratory Policy.Recommendations: Stakeholders recommended a review of the country’s funding landscape, such as funding laboratory services from the country’s internally generated funds. Also, they recommended laboratory policy implementation to ensure adequate laboratory workforce and standards. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2023-02-08 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/ajlm.v12i1.1844 | |
| Source | African Journal of Laboratory Medicine; Vol 12, No 1 (2023); 9 pages 2225-2010 2225-2002 | |
| Language | eng | |
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