| Autor: |
Hannah Bakker, Arunkumar Govindakarnavar, Parvathy Krishnan Krishnakumari, Joaquim Gromicho, Fannie L Côté, Nadia Lahrichi, Priya Jha, Saugat Shrestha, Rashmi Mulmi, Nirajan Bhusal, Deepesh Stapith, Runa Jha, Lilee Shrestha, Dhamari Naidoo, Reuben Samuel, Victor Del Rio Vilas |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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| Zdroj: |
PLoS ONE, Vol 19, Iss 12, p e0314746 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1932-6203 |
| DOI: |
10.1371/journal.pone.0314746 |
| Popis: |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nepal rapidly expanded its PCR testing capacity, essential for effective outbreak response. However, many laboratories faced overwhelming test volumes, resulting in delays that may have hindered containment efforts. This study aims to determine whether these challenges stemmed from capacity limitations and/or imbalanced sample distribution due to inadequate coordination. In this retro-perspective simulation of SARS-CoV-2 testing in Nepal during 2021, we evaluate the impact of coordinated sample transfers on reducing laboratory stress and wait times during demand peaks. Our findings reveal that centralized coordination and strategic partnerships for sample transfers significantly enhance diagnostic network performance, even under high demand. These insights offer valuable guidance for policymakers on implementing effective coordination strategies to strengthen diagnostic networks for future pandemics. |
| Databáze: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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