Establishing an international laboratory network for neglected tropical diseases: Understanding existing capacity in five WHO regions [version 4; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

Background. Limited laboratory capacity is a significant bottleneck in meeting global targets for the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTD). Laboratories are essential for providing clinical data and monitoring data about the status and changes in NTD prevalence, and for detec...

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Main Authors: Laura Dean, Janet Njelesani, Charles Mulamba, Russell Dacombe, Pamela S. Mbabazi, Imelda Bates
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2018-12-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/7-1464/v4