Barriers to effective sample management in viral load testing in Machakos County, Kenya: a convergent parallel mixed method study
persistent systemic barriers-such as inadequate equipment maintenance and fragmented supply chain management-undermine the effectiveness of VL sample management in Machakos County. Strengthening technical quality protocols, institutionalizing regular equipment maintenance, and enhancing supply chain coordination through the National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP) and county health departments are critical to improving diagnostic reliability and advancing Kenya's HIV viral suppression targets.
Authors
- Joseph Mutai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4154-7577)
- Christine Mutewa Kathinzi
- Peter Kariuki Njenga
Institutions
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (KE)
- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pan African Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2025.51.26.46991
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40