{"id":2929,"date":"2025-12-02T09:17:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amref.org\/kenya\/?page_id=2929"},"modified":"2026-02-10T06:35:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T06:35:12","slug":"laboratory-systems-strengthening","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amref.org\/kenya\/laboratory-systems-strengthening\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratory Systems Strengthening"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2929\" class=\"elementor elementor-2929\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4cfcc6 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4cfcc6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a341230\" data-id=\"a341230\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a530cf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"a530cf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"slqs\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-307b466 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"307b466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sustainable Laboratory Quality Systems (SLQS) \u200b<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bb41d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0bb41d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b44e0ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b44e0ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Challenge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0942116 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0942116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Across Kenya, laboratories play a vital role in the health system\u2014supporting over 70% of clinical decisions and forming the foundation for disease surveillance and epidemic response. With a growing network of more than 10,000 facilities across public, private, and faith-based sectors, Kenya has made major strides in expanding diagnostic services\u2014especially in high-volume testing for HIV and TB. This progress has enabled advanced testing, including early infant diagnosis and drug resistance monitoring, across all 47 counties.<\/p><p>Despite these gains, Kenya\u2019s laboratory system has not yet fully transitioned from vertical, disease-focused investments to a more integrated and resilient national network. While targeted programs have built strong capacity in 15 molecular labs, many challenges persist, including uneven infrastructure, underfunding, and heavy reliance on donors. As the country advances toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), there is an urgent need to address systemic gaps in coordination, data use, and financial sustainability.<\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Persistent Challenges Across the Laboratory Ecosystem in Kenya include:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fragmented coordination:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Disconnected laboratory tiers and parallel disease programs lead to duplication and reporting delays,\u00a0with result\u00a0turnaround times in some counties exceeding\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10 days<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for priority tests.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limited molecular capacity:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Only about\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">25%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of counties have adequate PCR testing infrastructure, resulting in backlogs for TB and viral load testing, especially in high-burden regions such as Western and Nyanza.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quality assurance gaps:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Fewer than\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15 laboratories<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0nationwide have achieved accreditation to ISO 15189 standards,\u00a0which ensure accuracy and reliability of test results. Many others lack regular mentorship, resources, and oversight to consistently\u00a0maintain\u00a0high-quality testing, leading to potential errors or delays in diagnosis and treatment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital fragmentation:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multiple unlinked Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) hinder real-time data sharing and obstruct national disease surveillance and decision-making.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Human resource shortages:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Kenya faces an estimated\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">40% deficit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in qualified laboratory professionals, with high turnover and uneven distribution limiting service continuity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustainability constraints:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Over\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">60%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of diagnostic commodities and systems are donor-funded, with a slow transition of laboratory governance and financing to the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">National Public Health Institute (NPHI)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and county structures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These challenges collectively weaken the health system\u2019s ability to detect, respond to, and manage infectious and emerging diseases. Delayed diagnoses and treatment disruptions leave communities vulnerable, affecting efforts to control HIV, TB, malaria, and emerging health threats such as antimicrobial resistance and outbreaks like COVID-19.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To build a\u00a0quality-driven, resilient, and nationally integrated laboratory ecosystem\u00a0that safeguards the health of all Kenyans, the\u00a0Sustainable Laboratory Quality Systems (SLQS) Project\u00a0was\u00a0established\u00a0to bridge existing gaps. The\u00a0initiative strengthens Kenya\u2019s diagnostic landscape for\u00a0HIV, TB, and emerging health threats\u00a0through robust quality management, expanded molecular testing capacity, digital innovation, and strengthened local ownership.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a84358 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a84358\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Response: <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bef29c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bef29c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8281f52 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8281f52\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7738f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f7738f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Strong Leadership and Coordination <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75125a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75125a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1429532 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1429532\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a17ba7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a17ba7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29532498 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW29532498 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Amref<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29532498 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> works with the National Public Health Institute (NPHI) and the National Public Health Laboratories (NPHL) to strengthen the management and coordination of Kenya\u2019s laboratories. This includes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29532498 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">transitioning <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29532498 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">previously donor-supported activities and systems to national leadership to strengthen collaboration between government agencies further, ensure accountability, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29532498 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29532498 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29532498 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">continuity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29532498 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> of quality diagnostic services<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29532498 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW29532498 BCX0\" 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emerging health threats<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56408656 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">. 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Over 600 health facilities have achieved advanced levels of quality improvement, and 158 laboratories have gained full accreditation. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209912319 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Strengthening of KNEQAS for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209912319 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Quality assessments (EQA) <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209912319 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">panel production for HIV\/TB through offering technical and infrastructural support, accreditation as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209912319 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">a proficiency<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209912319 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> testing provider and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209912319 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">expand<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209912319 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">ing 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improvement (RTCQI) for quality laboratory management systems in over 1,900 health facilities.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW209912319 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36acd48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"36acd48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/amref.org\/kenya\/tuberculosis-tb-programme\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Find out more\u2192<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1f5953 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b1f5953\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-852aa43 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"852aa43\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25ae1c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25ae1c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building Skills and Workforce Capacity <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54633be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54633be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c65d2b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c65d2b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bca1a78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bca1a78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">To ensure sustainability, PEPFAR-funded staff are being transitioned to government payrolls, while over 1,500 laboratory professionals have been trained in quality management, biosafety, and advanced diagnostics. In partnership with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">MOH<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> various <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">training sessions have been converted into e-courses hosted <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> the MOH Virtual Academy, ensuring ongoing training <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">across the country.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> The project has also partnered with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">KMTC<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> to transition practicum sections of the safe-phlebotomy training to be offered <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> the campuses.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW107350887 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ad5291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1ad5291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-size-default\">Ensuring Safe, Compliant, and Functional Laboratory Environments <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f6ddcb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f6ddcb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36969fe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36969fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8391509 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8391509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3548\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/amref.org\/kenya\/picture3\/\" 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data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-125edc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"125edc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To keep people, animals, and the environment safe, the project prioritises biosafety, biosecurity, and waste management initiatives to ensure proper storage, designation, treatment, and disposal of chemical and other laboratory waste. The project provides safe working conditions in laboratories by certifying over 300 biosafety cabinets and other auxiliary equipment, ensuring they are regularly maintained and calibrated in accordance with national standards, and supporting the national calibration centre in maintaining ISO 17025. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustainable Financing for Laboratories<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Laboratory services are now being included in county health budgets and supported through national financing frameworks such as the Facility Improvement Fund (FIF) and the Social Health Authority (SHA). Twenty-five counties are developing financing roadmaps to keep laboratory services running even after donor funding ends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf23871 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"cf23871\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/amref.org\/kenya\/tuberculosis-tb-programme\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Find out more\u2192<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea3ca81 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ea3ca81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6278e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e6278e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebc013c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ebc013c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Driving Innovation and Digital Transformation <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db34fda e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db34fda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a9d377 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a9d377\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fce28b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fce28b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">The project is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">modernising<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> Kenya\u2019s laboratories <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">by developing and implementing integrated digital systems<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> such as<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">ePT<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">and by creating an in-country FHIR integration guide for aligning health information management systems with PHC and the national digital superhighway<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">. This digital integration enables real-time data <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">exchange<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">, thereby improving disease monitoring, enabling quicker decision-making, and enabling <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">the use of predictive analytics to spot potential outbreaks early.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW245240650 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13564b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"13564b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/amref.org\/kenya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Picture8.jpg?fit=776%2C556&ssl=1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc9992c elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cc9992c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd52a67\" data-id=\"bd52a67\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9fa473 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9fa473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Impact<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82c6e82 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"82c6e82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e2852 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01e2852\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91d6bd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91d6bd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Sustainable Laboratory Quality Systems (SLQS) Project is\u00a0revolutionising\u00a0how Kenya detects and responds to diseases. By enhancing the management, connectivity, and funding of laboratories, the project\u00a0ensures that Kenyans receive quicker, more precise, and more reliable\u00a0test results, regardless of their location.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Faster and more\u00a0accurate\u00a0diagnosis:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0New molecular testing platforms in counties such as Migori, Busia, and Kisumu have reduced delays in diagnosing HIV, TB, and other diseases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improved quality of testing:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Over\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">600 laboratories<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have reached advanced quality levels, and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">158<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are now fully accredited, meaning their test results meet international standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8e986f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f8e986f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03ab4b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03ab4b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital connectivity: <\/span><\/b>Laboratories and health facilities now share results in real time through digital systems, reducing turnaround times and enabling quicker treatment decisions.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safer laboratory environments:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0More than\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">150 biosafety cabinets<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have been certified, ensuring that laboratory professionals work safely while protecting the community from exposure to infectious agents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skilled and empowered workforce:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Over\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1,500 laboratory professionals<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have gained new technical skills in quality management, biosafety, and advanced diagnostics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">County ownership and sustainability:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">25 counties have created their own plans and budgets for managing and funding laboratory services, an essential step towards reducing reliance on donor funding.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c8fa922 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"c8fa922\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4285254\" data-id=\"4285254\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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data-id=\"c782214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Strengthening Diagnostic Services for Better Health Outcomes<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76f7944 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"76f7944\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0e5f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7d0e5f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.amref.org\/impact-stories\/2024\/11\/transforming-diagnostics-in-kenya-the-success-of-the-diagnostic-network-optimisation\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img 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data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/amref.org\/kenya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Official-opening-of-Kisumu-County-Referral-Hospital-Molecular-Labolatory-officiated-by-the-Kisumu-County-Deputy-Governor-Hon-Dr-Mathews-Owilli.jpg?fit=1024%2C702&ssl=1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b7b19b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b7b19b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transforming Diagnostics in Kenya: The Success of the Diagnostic Network Optimisation<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d32170c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d32170c\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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elementor-size-default\">Integrated Specimen Referral Systems <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f5f2c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f5f2c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d234c6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d234c6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Efficient transport of laboratory specimens is critical for\u00a0timely\u00a0diagnosis and effective treatment. In Kenya \u2014 a country with over\u00a013,000 health facilities\u00a0spread across\u00a047 counties\u00a0\u2014 delays in moving blood, sputum, and other samples have long affected how quickly patients receive care, especially for\u00a0HIV, TB, malaria, and other infectious diseases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To address these challenges, Kenya\u00a0established\u00a0the\u00a0Integrated Specimen Referral System (ISRS)\u00a0\u2014 a unified national framework for collecting, transporting, tracking, and delivering specimens and results across the entire health system. The ISRS replaces fragmented, disease-specific courier systems with a\u00a0coordinated, multisectoral approach\u00a0that ensures samples from even the most remote dispensaries\u00a0reach\u00a0testing laboratories safely and on time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Led by the\u00a0Ministry of Health, in partnership with\u00a0County Governments,\u00a0Amref\u00a0Health Africa in Kenya,\u00a0CDC, and other stakeholders, the ISRS has now been rolled out in\u00a025 counties. The system uses\u00a0digital tools\u00a0such as GPS tracking, barcoded\u00a0labelling, and real-time dashboards to\u00a0monitor\u00a0specimen movement.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> In\u00a0Busia\u00a0and\u00a0Homa\u00a0Bay Counties, for instance, over\u00a075% of health facilities\u00a0log specimens\u00a0digitally\u2014cutting\u00a0turnaround times for TB and HIV test results from around\u00a010 days\u00a0to less than 5.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ISRS also promotes the One Health approach, linking human, animal, and environmental laboratories to strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak preparedness. Through this integration, Kenya is constructing a resilient, cost-effective, and data-driven diagnostic network that enhances care quality and bolsters national health security.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0aaeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c0aaeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Challenge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c88825c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c88825c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Across Kenya, laboratories\u00a0remain\u00a0essential for disease detection, treatment, and epidemic control. However, for many years, systemic barriers have limited their capacity to function optimally. Despite\u00a0significant progress\u00a0in HIV and TB care, where laboratory testing supports over 70% of clinical decisions, inefficiencies in diagnostic capacity, fragmented governance, and limited digital integration continue to weaken service quality and timeliness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kenya\u2019s national laboratory network includes over 10,000 testing sites across public, private, and faith-based sectors, but less than 30% are fully connected to national surveillance or digital reporting systems. Weak links between national and county laboratories, combined with heavy donor reliance and poor infrastructure, have hindered progress towards resilient, locally owned diagnostic systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7601b5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7601b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3632b96 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3632b96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9842a78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9842a78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Persistent Challenges Across the Laboratory Ecosystem in Kenya include:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fragmented coordination:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Disconnected laboratory tiers and parallel disease programs lead to duplication and reporting delays,\u00a0with result\u00a0turnaround times in some counties exceeding\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10 days<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for priority tests.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limited molecular capacity:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Only about\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">25%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of counties have adequate PCR testing infrastructure, resulting in backlogs for TB and viral load testing, especially in high-burden regions such as Western and Nyanza.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quality assurance gaps:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Fewer than\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15 laboratories<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0nationwide have achieved accreditation to ISO 15189 standards,\u00a0which ensure accuracy and reliability of test results. Many others lack regular mentorship, resources, and oversight to consistently\u00a0maintain\u00a0high-quality testing, leading to potential errors or delays in diagnosis and treatment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital fragmentation:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multiple unlinked Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) hinder real-time data sharing and obstruct national disease surveillance and decision-making.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Human resource shortages:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Kenya faces an estimated\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">40% deficit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in qualified laboratory professionals, with high turnover and uneven distribution limiting service continuity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustainability constraints:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Over\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">60%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of diagnostic commodities and systems are donor-funded, with a slow transition of laboratory governance and financing to the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">National Public Health Institute (NPHI)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and county structures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-156c401 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"156c401\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c17ae4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c17ae4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These challenges collectively weaken the health system\u2019s ability to detect, respond to, and manage infectious and emerging diseases. Delayed diagnoses and treatment disruptions leave communities vulnerable, affecting efforts to control HIV, TB, malaria, and emerging health threats such as antimicrobial resistance and outbreaks like COVID-19.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To build a\u00a0quality-driven, resilient, and nationally integrated laboratory ecosystem\u00a0that safeguards the health of all Kenyans, the\u00a0Sustainable Laboratory Quality Systems (SLQS) Project\u00a0was\u00a0established\u00a0to bridge existing gaps. The\u00a0initiative strengthens Kenya\u2019s diagnostic landscape for\u00a0HIV, TB, and emerging health threats\u00a0through robust quality management, expanded molecular testing capacity, digital innovation, and strengthened local ownership.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sustainable Laboratory Quality Systems (SLQS) \u200b The Challenge Across Kenya, laboratories play a vital role in the health system\u2014supporting over 70% of clinical decisions and forming the foundation for disease [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":100,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full-width.php","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-2929","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v14.6.1 - 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