Implementation of Same-Day Sputum Smears Microscopy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Programmatic Qualitative Study
Taddese Boja Dufera, Kitila KumeraTerfa, Misganaw Abay Sisay, Desalegn Daniel Melese, Hailu Tinsae Kidanemariam, Tebeje MeronSeifu
Journal of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology · 2019-07
Abstract
In countries that have ensured effective External Quality Assessment (EQA) sputum smear microscopy, World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the implementation of same-day smear sputum microcopy. In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the status of the same-day sputum smear microcopy implementation was not yet assessed.
MeSH terms
- Sputum
- Medicine
- External quality assessment