Table 2 Technologies applied to deploy broad-range infectious pathogen diagnostics
Problem | Solution/s applied |
|---|---|
Unreliable power | Efficient hybrid solar/diesel power system |
Lack of “cold chain” | On-site refrigeration |
FTA paper for sample collection, transport and storage | |
Ambient temperature stabilized reagent sets | |
Delivery of regular reagents on dry-ice | |
Lack of efficient communication | Wired/wireless, hi-speed campus network connected with Internet via satellite |
Inadequate personnel expertise | Hands-on training in reference laboratory (NRL) and on-site. |
Remote technical support by email and Skype videoconferencing. |