Using virtual Platforms to improve quality of HIV rapid testing in Tanzania

Since January, 2018 THPS implements a 5-year CDC/PEPFAR funded national health laboratory strengthening project; Strengthening the Quality, Accessibility, and Sustainability of the National Health Laboratory Services in Tanzania under PEPFAR. The project is expanding the quality of HIV rapid testing at all levels and health facilities in Tanzania; through virtual training of non-laboratory testers using the ECHO i.e. Expansion of Extension of Healthcare Community Outcomes platform. ECHO facilitates virtual interactions of subject matter experts and health care givers without travelling from their respective places of work, and allows them to share best practices.