Early diagnosis is crucial for the effective management of any disease. In Africa, this isn’t always possible which affects the ability of countries to bring diseases under control.
Read more: Many East Africans miss out on disease diagnosis. What must be done about it
This is an absolute true in my country too
The reason why is inadequate resource, absence of domestic financing and shortage of laboratory professional’s.
I am from Ethiopia, the largest country in East African Region. In addition to the infrastructure problem, lack of political commitment and good governance are the main problem.