Diagnostics and Laboratory Technology (DLT)

WHO/A. WAAK

The goal of the diagnostics and Laboratory Team is to promote and facilitate access to safe, reliable and appropriate diagnostic technologies and laboratory services in an equitable manner through:

• Prequalification of diagnostics for high burden diseases;
  
  
• Capacity building of national regulatory authorities and national reference laboratories;
  
  
• Facilitation of procurement of affordable and appropriate diagnostics;
  
  
• Policy, guidance and advocacy to Member States;
  
  
• Provision of quality assurance programmes to countries;
  
  
• Training and technical support including country projects;
  
  

"Acelerated progress further depends on broad investments in human resources and health infrastructures, including procurement systems and supply chains, and laboratory services."
Dr Margaret Chan Director-General of the World Health Organization Remarks by at the UN General Assembly High Level Meeting on AIDS, New York, June 2008

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