Racing for results: lessons learnt in improving the efficiency of HIV viral load and early infant diagnosis result delivery from laboratory to clinic.

In pursuit of the 90-90-90 goals, emphasis has been placed on accelerating centralized-laboratory HIV viral load testing of a population that is largely rural and decentralized. Successful outcome requires effective specimen transport, laboratory testing, and results delivery. This paper focuses on the methods currently employed for results delivery.

The impact of digital technologies on point-of-care diagnostics in resource-limited settings.

Simple, rapid tests that can be used at the point-of-care (POC) can improve access to diagnostic services and overall patient management in resource-limited settings where laboratory infrastructure is limited. Implementation of POC tests places tremendous strain on already fragile health systems as the demand for training, supply management and quality assurance are amplified. Digital health has a major role to play in ensuring effective delivery and management of POC testing services.