Sierra Leone strengthens malaria diagnosis with 20 laboratory staff
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sierraloaded
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health trained 20 laboratory professionals from Freetown and the provinces in malaria diagnosis over five days. The session in Lakka covered microscopy, rapid tests and quality assurance, according to Sierraloaded, with support from Catholic Relief Services and AMREF.
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health trained 20 medical laboratory professionals in malaria diagnosis during a five-day refresher session in Freetown. Held at the Lakka Parasitology Reference Laboratory, the training brought together participants from the capital and the provinces, according to the Directorate of Laboratory, Diagnostic and Blood Services.
The exercises combined theoretical presentations, practical work, slide examinations, skills assessments and reporting exercises. The National Malaria Control Programme helped organise the training with support from Catholic Relief Services and AMREF, reports Sierraloaded.
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