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TB Laboratory Management Training in Sudan

Between May 31st and June 4th, Antoine Pierson and Arnaud Orelle provided a Tuberculosis Laboratory Management Training in Khartoum, Sudan (National Reference Laboratory for Tuberculosis). The training is meant to target laboratory staff only (not appropriate for...Read more

Training on Internal Quality Control of Qualitative Tests – Armenia

Dr. Antoine Pierson gave a training on Internal Quality Control of Qualitative Tests in Yerevan, Armenia. The training targeted microbiologists (Parasitologists, Bacteriologists, Virologists, TB specialists). Apart from basics on Quality Control in Microbiology,...Read more

Assessment of the Veterinary Laboratory System in Armenia

Dr. A Pierson and and Dr. S Naulot performed the assessment of the MoA’s laboratory system in Armenia in order to determine:
– the effectiveness of their current administrative structure,
– the ability to meet OIE requirements,
–...Read more

Launching of 8th International EQA Survey on TB Microscopy, Identification, 1st and 2nd Line Drug Suceptibility Testing

The 8th Survey of the program encompassed 8 participating laboratories from 7 different countries and 2 reference laboratories. The program lasts for 10 weeks and aims at assessing the following disciplines: Microscopy, Identification, DST 1st and 2nd line.   Related…...Read more