Strengthening Medical Laboratory Systems in Kenya: An Innovative Biosafety Training Model.

With increased rates of laboratory-acquired infections from clinical and research laboratories globally, efforts have been made to improve awareness of modern practices and pursue innovations in biosafety to manage risks and laboratory exposures arising from infectious agents and other hazards. This article demonstrates a sustainable biosafety training model developed to enhance laboratory quality and support accreditation in health facilities in Kenya. A biosafety technical working group was formed, and sensitization meetings held with health managers.