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1. Examining 7 years of implementing quality management systems in medical laboratories in sub‐Saharan Africa
Collins O. Odhiambo, Beatrice van der Puije, Michael Maina, Teferi Mekonen, Samba Diallo, Tjeerd Datema, Marguerite M. Loembe, Yenew Kebede, Nqobile Ndlovu, Pascale Ondoa
Tropical Medicine & International Health  vol: 28  issue: 2  first page: 126  year: 2023  
doi: 10.1111/tmi.13839

2. Key success factors for the implementation of quality management systems in developing countries
Iryna Tanasiichuk, Olha Karaman, Larysa Natrus
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine  vol: 12  issue: 1  year: 2023  
doi: 10.4102/ajlm.v12i1.2058

3. Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Bharat S. Parekh, Chin-Yih Ou, Peter N. Fonjungo, Mireille B. Kalou, Erin Rottinghaus, Adrian Puren, Heather Alexander, Mackenzie Hurlston Cox, John N. Nkengasong
Clinical Microbiology Reviews  vol: 32  issue: 1  year: 2018  
doi: 10.1128/CMR.00064-18

4. Quality assurance practices in tuberculosis diagnostic health facilities in Ethiopia
Yeshiwork Abebaw, Abebaw Kebede, Kirubel Eshetu, Ephrem Tesfaye, Mengistu Tadesse, Waganeh Sinshaw, Misiker Amare, Dinka Fikadu Gamtesa, Betselot Zerihun, Melak Getu, Getachew Seid, Anteneh Yalew, Getu Diriba, Sarman Singh
PLOS ONE  vol: 17  issue: 6  first page: e0269601  year: 2022  
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269601

5. HIV drug resistance, early treatment outcomes and impact of guidelines compliance after protease inhibitor‐based second‐line failure in a dedicated resistance clinic in western Kenya: a retrospective cohort study
John M. Humphrey, Shamim M. Ali, Allison DeLong, Vlad Novitsky, Edwin Sang, Bilal Jawed, Emmanuel Kemboi, Celia Ngetich, Suzanne Goodrich, Adrian Gardner, Joseph W. Hogan, Rami Kantor
Journal of the International AIDS Society  vol: 28  issue: 6  year: 2025  
doi: 10.1002/jia2.26523

6. Establishing a sustainable quality management system in a public clinical laboratory: The case of Mbagathi Hospital Laboratory in Kenya
Jully A. Okonji, Martin K. Maitima, Peter K. Kariuki, Micheal Mugerwa, Romeo W. Kithuka, Maria Landron, Peter L. Nyanga, Bonventure Juma, Adolfo Lara, Rufus Nyaga, Elizabeth Hunsperger, Edwin Ochieng, Lucy Maryogo-Robinson, Naomi Lucchi
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine  vol: 15  issue: 1  year: 2026  
doi: 10.4102/AJLM.v15i1.3032

7. The road map for ISO 15189-laboratory accreditation: The Experience of Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM) laboratory, in southern Mozambique
Delfino C. Vubil, Anelsio Cossa, Ergel Salvador, Miguel Bene, Geraldo Manhiça, Chenjerai Jairoce, Edson Mambuque, Lázaro Quimice, Eusébio V. Macete, Francisco Saute, Inacio Mandomando
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine  vol: 15  issue: 1  year: 2026  
doi: 10.4102/AJLM.v15i1.3153

8. Improving quality in national reference laboratories: The role of SLMTA and mentorship
Rosemary A. Audu, Catherine C. Onubogu, Nkiru N. Nwokoye, Eke Ofuche, Shirematee Baboolal, Odafen Oke, Elizabeth T. Luman, Emmanuel O. Idigbe
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine  vol: 3  issue: 2  year: 2014  
doi: 10.4102/ajlm.v3i2.200

9. Introduction of quality management in a National Reference Laboratory in Germany
Susanne Homolka, Julia Zallet, Heidi Albert, Anne-Kathrin Witt, Katharina Kranzer, Adriano Gianmaria Duse
PLOS ONE  vol: 14  issue: 10  first page: e0222925  year: 2019  
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222925

10. Multi-site comparison of factors influencing progress of African insecticide testing facilities towards an international Quality Management System certification
Sara Begg, Alex Wright, Graham Small, Matt Kirby, Sarah Moore, Ben Koudou, William Kisinza, Diabate Abdoulaye, Jason Moore, Robert Malima, Patrick Kija, Frank Mosha, Constant Edi, Imelda Bates, Ramzi Mansour
PLOS ONE  vol: 16  issue: 11  first page: e0259849  year: 2021  
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259849

11. Survey-Defined and Interview-Elicited Challenges That Faced Ethiopian Government Hospital Laboratories as They Applied ISO 15189 Accreditation Standards in Resource-Constrained Settings in 2017
Mekonnen Girma, Adinew Desale, Fatuma Hassen, Abay Sisay, Aster Tsegaye
American Journal of Clinical Pathology  vol: 150  issue: 4  first page: 303  year: 2018  
doi: 10.1093/ajcp/aqy049

12. Implementation research: a mentoring programme to improve laboratory quality in Cambodia
Lucy A Perrone, Vireak Voeurng, Sophat Sek, Sophanna Song, Nora Vong, Chansamrach Tous, Jean-Frederic Flandin, Deborah Confer, Alexandre Costa, Robert Martin
Bulletin of the World Health Organization  vol: 94  issue: 10  first page: 743  year: 2016  
doi: 10.2471/BLT.15.163824

13. A comprehensive review of the SLMTA literature part 1: Content analysis and future priorities
Elizabeth T. Luman, Katy Yao, John N. Nkengasong
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine  vol: 3  issue: 2  year: 2014  
doi: 10.4102/ajlm.v3i2.265

14. A comprehensive review of the SLMTA literature part 2: Measuring success
Elizabeth T. Luman, Katy Yao, John N. Nkengasong
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine  vol: 3  issue: 2  year: 2014  
doi: 10.4102/ajlm.v3i2.276

15. The need to strengthen laboratory leadership, systems, and networks to enhance outbreak detection and resilience in Africa: proceedings of a regional workshop
Harris Onywera, Richard Njouom, Dorcas Waruguru Wanjohi, Jackson Peter Claver Mushumbusi, Abdou Moindze, Abebaw Kebede, Alisen Ayitewala, Ambele Eliah Mwafulango, Anne von Gottberg, Collins Kipngetich Tanui, Euniverse Shikaseba, Fahima Moosa, Felix Koukouikila-Koussounda, Ibrehima Guindo, Isaac Ssewanyana, Joseph Bitilinyu-Bangoh, Joseph Nyandwi, Kedibone Maria Ndlangisa, Klèma Marcel Koné, Mignon du Plessis, Mirriam Ethel Nyenje, Moussa M. Diagne, Natalie T. Mayet, Nebiyu Dereje, Noumou Yakhouba Keita, Ouindgueta Juste Isidore Bonkoungou, Placide Mbala, Prince Akil-Bandali, René Ghislain Essomba, Roch Fabien Niama, Roma Chilengi, Sarah Mwangi, Seydou Barro, Sikhulile Moyo, Susan N. Nabadda, Talkmore Maruta, Tonny Muyigi, Valentina J. Ngo Bitoungui, Umar Ahmad, Vindana Chibabhai, Winnie Kwamboka Mokaya, Youssouf Tadjidine, Sofonias K. Tessema, Jean Kaseya, Yenew Kebede Tebeje
BMC Proceedings  vol: 20  issue: S24  year: 2026  
doi: 10.1186/s12919-026-00382-4

16. Evidence from 617 laboratories in 47 countries for SLMTA-driven improvement in quality management systems
Katy Yao, Elizabeth T. Luman, SLMTA Collaborating Authors
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine  vol: 3  issue: 2  year: 2014  
doi: 10.4102/ajlm.v3i2.262

17. Remote Mentorship Using Video Conferencing as an Effective Tool to Strengthen Laboratory Quality Management in Clinical Laboratories: Lessons From Cambodia
Grant Donovan, Siew Kim Ong, Sophanna Song, Nayah Ndefru, Chhayheng Leang, Sophat Sek, Patricia Sadate-Ngatchou, Lucy A. Perrone
Global Health: Science and Practice  vol: 8  issue: 4  first page: 689  year: 2020  
doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00128

18. Translating laboratory quality management system into practice: strategic opportunities and challenges for ISO 15189:2022 implementation in Nigeria's healthcare system
Bruno Basil, Ngozi Ijeoma Okoro, Izuchukwu Nnachi Mba, Blessing Kenechi Myke-Mbata
Frontiers in Health Services  vol: 6  year: 2026  
doi: 10.3389/frhs.2026.1850576