@BLOG{Kelly_A-2020_64195,
title = {Covid-19 laboratory preparedness in Africa: Lessons can be learned from the Ebola outbreak},
author = {Kelly, A. and Vernooij, E. and Street, A.},
month = {apr},
year = {2020},
abstract = {As Covid-19 pandemic expands its global reach, increasing testing capacity has taken centre stage in government and international agendas. Drawing on research and policy engagement in Sierra Leone, the DiaDev (Investigating Diagnostic Devices in Global Health) team at the University of Edinburgh show the critical importance of investing in laboratory capacity. New diagnostic devices are only effective insofar as they can be integrated into the broader health system and supported by continuous supply chains, trained medical staff and closely aligned information systems.},
journal = {COVID-19 Perspectives: Research on COVID-19 from across the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh},
publisher = {University of Edinburgh},
url = {https://publichealthscotland.scot/id/64195},
}
