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Mariupol City Branch of Donetsk Oblast Laboratory Center of MOH, Laboratory of Especially Dangerous Infections and Laboratory of Virology (GCA) Laboratory Assessment Report (November 2020)

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Ukraine
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Health Cluster
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Date de publication

Background

With the recent increase spike of COVID 19 cases in Ukraine conflict affected zones, impact on overwhelming of laboratories and testing facilities in Donetsk Oblast (Government Controlled Areas) is more and more concerning. A rapid assessment is urgently needed to assess the functionality of the laboratories, also in terms of quality of the work, to identify strengths and gaps and develop a plan of action. The assessment was carried on by WHO experts under the coordination of Health Cluster based on existing and pre-validated tools.

Objective of the assessment

This report is focused on the analysis of the current state of Mariupol City Branch of Donetsk Oblast Laboratory Center of MOH, Laboratory of Especially Dangerous Infections and Laboratory of Virology in Mariupol (GCA). It is the part of rapid assessment, which designated COVID-19 laboratories aims to assess: structure, equipment, quality of the work, HR and training needs, existing plans and protocols, gaps and major areas that require investment and response. The purpose is to produce an evidence-based plan of action.