Innovative Diagnostics
ID | Focus Area | Comments | Status |
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1 | Dissemintation of the EDL to 47 counties; |
Complete document yet to be implemented. Implementation plan is under GC7 application targeting all 47 counties targeting all service provider in all levels of care. |
Partially Done |
2 | Initiate active screening of STI -specifically have 1000 tests for NG /CT; |
Screening for NG/CT is done for key HIV population but not routinely for other PLWHIV and high risk general population groups. Syphilis screening is being done and plan is to scale it up to more routine testing using the Duo. |
Partially Done |
3 | Initiate updating of STI diagnostics algorithms; |
Viral Hepatitis/STI TWG was established in Oct 2023 to put in place structures for STI management. Through this TWG(which CHAI is part of) discussions to be heard on the current testing strategies and potential changes. |
Partially Done |
4 | Increase visibility of diagnostic platforms with multiplexing capability across the CHAI programs |
Managed to link with other programs on multiplexing capacity on the available DX devices. |
Done |
5 | LIS interoperability across programmatic areas(HIV/TB/Malaria) |
Hospital management information system (Medboss/Bliss) integration with Labware LIMS (laboratory information systems) to enhance clinical-laboratory interface and improve quality of data generated, TAT and surveillance data in Level 4/5/6. |
Done |