Laboratory diagnosis of malaria in the North West Region of Cameroon: analysis of limitations.

@article{Ndofor2013LaboratoryDO,
  title={Laboratory diagnosis of malaria in the North West Region of Cameroon: analysis of limitations.},
  author={Eric Ndofor and Tom van Gool and Henk Gillis},
  journal={Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene},
  year={2013},
  volume={107 6},
  pages={
          341-8
        }
}
BACKGROUND Malaria is still rife and perennial in Cameroon despite remarkable progress in controlling the disease. About 95% of the country is malaria endemic. Prompt and accurate diagnosis of malaria may lead to improved patient care and reduced morbidity. This paper analyses limitations in malaria diagnosis in the North West Region of Cameroon and opportunities for improvement. METHODS The sample units were 40 laboratories in governmental health facilities (GHFs) selected by cluster (Health… 
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