Abstract:Background An effective laboratory system is an essential component of a public health system caring for patients with communicable and non-communicable diseases. Unfortunately, in developing countries this system is often sub-optimal, which negatively impacts health care. This paper describes the current situation of the clinical laboratory sector in Haiti and highlights challenges that exist in Haiti and other developing countries as they try to establish a clinical laboratory system. Method A cross-sectiona… Show more
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