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Challenges that may impact achieving and maintaining accreditation in clinical laboratories in Zambia during the COVID-19 pandemic


Victor Daka
Mutale Mubanga
Bright Mukanga
Ruth Lindizyani Mfune
Misheck Chileshe
Alfred Machiko
Steward Mudenda
Ephraim Chikwanda
Tobela Mudenda
Paul Simusika
Samson Mwale
Sinkala Musalula

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which was first reported in Wuhan City, China, has spread to many countries worldwide. It was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11th March, 2020 [1]. As of 12th January, 2021, a total of 89,707,115 cases and 1,940,352 deaths had been reported globally, while 28,596 cases and 471 deaths had been reported in Zambia [2].


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