Malaria, TB Diagnosis: Global Fund Trains 464 Lab personnel in 9 States

… Experts say poor tests fuel malaria misdiagnosis By Chioma Obinna
Poor laboratory testing, inaccurate malaria diagnosis and unnecessary prescription of antimalarial drugs remain major challenges undermining Nigeria’s fight against malaria, health experts have warned.
The experts spoke as the Global Fund supported the training of 464 laboratory personnel across nine states to strengthen malaria and tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, improve disease surveillance and ensure reliable laboratory results.
The integrated capacity-building programme, implemented through the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, was inaugurated at Mo...