Table 2 Facilities with malaria diagnostic capacity
Definition | Criteria for malaria diagnostic capacity | Facilities n (%) |
|---|---|---|
1 | Test conducted during the survey: ≥1 blood smear or RDT done and results available in facility laboratory | 11 (37) |
2 | Malaria microscopy capacity: adequate laboratory and electrical supply | 8 (27) |
Adequate laboratory supplies and equipment (≥1 working microscope, Giemsa stain and glass slides) | 11 (37) | |
Adequate electrical supply (electricity at least 5 days/week and ≥4 h/day or generator) | 18 (60) | |
Trained microscopy technician | 16 (53) | |
3 | RDT diagnosis: stock of an approved RDT and >1 health worker trained on them | 2 (7) |
≥1 approved RDT in stock (CareStart, First Response, Bioline) | 2 (7) | |
≥1 provider trained in performing RDTs | 13 (43) | |
1, 2, 3 | Diagnostic capacity by any definition | 16 (53) |