Implementing HbA1c monitoring in sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons learnt from a pilot project in Mozambique.

Aims: We aimed to evaluate lesson learnt from a pilot project in Mozambique focused on point-of-care (POC) HbA1c testing for diabetes management in primary health care facilities.

Methods: Over a three-year period, several health centers were equipped with POC HbA1c testing machines. The evaluation involved 12 months of data collection, interviews with patients and staff, and regular supervision visits.