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Leveraging Laboratory Information Management Systems to Support HIV and Other Infectious Diseases Testing in PEPFAR-Supported Countries

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Laboratory information management systems (LIMSs) are an important tool for public health laboratory operations and serve the data needs of public health programs. A comprehensive and interoperable LIMS allows laboratory staff to ensure quality management of laboratory operations. It also provides timely client care through direct access to diagnostic data and tracks important public health trends. Here, we describe the implementation and adaptation of HIV-related LIMSs in 3 countries supported by PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief)-namely, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe-to support other epidemic responses. These examples demonstrate the considerations for adoption of LIMSs, the challenges to implementation, and the opportunities for integration of HIV diagnostic data tracking with other diseases of concern.
DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiaf338
Authors: Prisca Chikwanda, Thomas Stevens, Christina Mwangi, Clement Phiri, Jonathan Ntale, Thomas Nsibambi, Nshimba Mwansa, Nicole Espy, Raiva Simbi, Amy Peterson
Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Ministry of Health, United States Department of State, President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, Ministry of Health and Child Welfare
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,763
OpenAlex ID: W4414421963
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