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Journal article · 2026

Stratified Evaluation of Quality Management Practices in HIV Rapid Testing Laboratories: Evidence from the South Region of Cameroon

Abanda Emmanuel Chafah · N. E. Mboh · B. E. Fonyuy · A. E. Forku

Texila International Journal of Public Health, 14(1), 201–216

Abstract

About this research

This study compared laboratory readiness and quality-management practices across 99 HIV rapid-testing facilities in the South Region of Cameroon. It identified large performance differences between PEPFAR-supported and non-supported sites and practical priorities for improving reliable, patient-centred testing systems.

Keywords
HIV rapid testinglaboratory qualityquality management systemsCameroonSPI-RRTpublic health