The focus
Equipment supporting specimen preparation for tuberculosis laboratory work.
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Partnership strengthens tuberculosis laboratory services
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The partnership
Refrigerated centrifuge support facilitated through CIDRZ.
The purpose
Processing specimens under controlled temperature conditions helps preserve their integrity.
NHRTI received a refrigerated centrifuge from the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), strengthening equipment available for tuberculosis laboratory services.
The support was made possible by the United States Government through the U.S. Department of State, with CIDRZ facilitating implementation through the Tuberculosis Local Organizations Network project.
Refrigerated centrifugation enables specimens to be processed under controlled temperature conditions, helping to preserve their integrity during laboratory preparation. The equipment supports NHRTI’s diagnostic work alongside healthcare providers and the National TB Programme.
The handover brought together NHRTI leadership, partners and representatives of the Ministry of Health to recognise the contribution of collaboration to laboratory capacity in Zambia.
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