Open AccessAssessment of GeneXpert MTB/RIF performance by type and level of health-care facilities in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Mustapha Gidado,
Nkiru Nwokoye,
Chidubem Ogbudebe,
Bassey Nsa,
Peter Nwadike,
Prisca Ajiboye,
Rupert Eneogu,
Sani Useni,
Emeka Elom,
Adebola Lawanson
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/nmj.nmj_12_19
Subject(s) - genexpert mtb/rif , medicine , public health , health care , environmental health , tuberculosis , health facility , health services , nursing , mycobacterium tuberculosis , pathology , population , economics , economic growth
Nigeria adopted GeneXpert MTB Rif as a primary diagnostic tool were available and accessible since 2016. The current geographical coverage of GeneXpert machines by LGAs stands at 48%, with a varied access and utilization.