Table 7 Results of the evaluation of adequacy criteria in the implementation of the timely diagnosis strategy

1

Minimum of 80% of all cases diagnosed in first 24 hours (time between taking the thick film or rapid test and delivery of results in endemic areas)

1

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

2

No stockouts of rapid tests in any public network facilities in endemic areas

0

0

0

1

N/A

3

A system exists for monitoring the quality of microscopic diagnosis in the public network

1

1

1

1

1

4

A system exists for monitoring the quality of rapid tests

0

0

0

1

N/A

5

National standards exist for use, distribution, shipment and storage of rapid tests

1

0

0

1

N/A

6

A process exists for monitoring compliance with distribution, shipment and storage standards

0

0

0

0.5

N/A

7

There is some type of training and supervision programme for the staff that uses rapid diagnostic tests

0

0

0

1

N/A

Total

3.0

1.5

1.0

6.0

1.5^a