Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Details for Mechanism ID: 8665
Country/Region: Guyana
Year: 2008
Main Partner: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: NGO
Funding Agency: HHS/CDC
Total Funding: $120,000

Funding for Laboratory Infrastructure (HLAB): $120,000

The NPHRL will be the first in Guyana, with its modern technology and modern methods of laboratory

systems, the NPHRL staff require a higher level of technical and management skills than the projected staff

currently have obtained. On-going training for NPHRL staff is required in order to build the human capacity

in Guyana to a level whereby the NPHRL will be able to be internationally certified. The ASCP provides

specific specialize training in Hematology, management and laboratory safety, and refresher bench top

training. ASCP will also work with the Ministry of Health and CDC to continually identify training needs and

possible ways to meet emerging needs as the laboratory comes on line. ASCP is the current technical

assistance partner in Guyana for these technical skills and continued funding will enable ASCP and the

Ministry of Health to build on past training programs. The majority of training will be conducted in-country.

As needed, attachments to State laboratories may be used to develop the skill set of identified personnel