Name of course | Positive factors | Limiting factor to access resources | *Challenges for implementation of ACILT’s course work | *How can the course be improved?& |
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National Laboratory Strategic Plan | Team work and staff commitment, Support from management | Question not asked | Funding, Financial Management: Availability of pledged funds, Lack of support from management | Showcase country progress at various avenues |
Laboratory Information system | Question not asked | Question not asked | Funding, Lack of support from management/government | Extend duration, Add **GIS overview |
Biosafety and Biosecurity | Question not asked | Funding, Lack of support from management | Funding: Lack of budget and dependency on donor funds, Lack of support from management | Course design and structure, More practical training, Focus on additional specialized risk assessment modules, Certification and support to start the program. |
Supply Chain Management system | Partner collaboration, Support from Management, Organizational management | Funding, Poor data management | Availability of data, Funding | More training and refresher courses |
HIV Viral load/Early Infant Diagnosis | Support from management, Team work and staff commitment | Question not asked | Individuals resistant to change, Transport issues, Instrument errors | Extend duration and add refresher courses, Course design and more practical training |
HIV Drug resistance | Question not asked | Question not asked | Staff resistant to change, Technical issues | Extend duration and change course design and structure |
HIV Incidence Assay | Previous BED experience, Support from management, IT department and CDC | Question not asked | Lack of support from management | More practical training and more equipment for practical training |