Evaluating the gap in rapid diagnostic testing: insights from subnational Kenyan routine health data
RDTs are crucial in enhancing diagnostic accessibility, yet their utilisation varies significantly by region. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to close testing gaps and improve data reporting completeness. Addressing these disparities is vital for equitably enhancing diagnostic services nationwide.
Authors
- Peter M. Macharia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3410-1881)
- Felix Bahati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3406-024X)
- Angela K. Moturi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9614-5786)
- Emelda A. Okiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9543-8360)
- Bibian N Robert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9737-883X)
Institutions
- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KE)
- University of Oxford (GB)
- Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde (BE)
- Wellcome Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081241
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Medical Coding and Health Information
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.71
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Wellcome Trust