Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2008 2009

Details for Mechanism ID: 8667
Country/Region: Guyana
Year: 2008
Main Partner: Association of Public Health Laboratories
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: NGO
Funding Agency: HHS/CDC
Total Funding: $100,000

Funding for Laboratory Infrastructure (HLAB): $100,000

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 those possessed

by the projected staff. 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. Specific specialized

training in immunology and related areas in management and quality assurance have been identified as

needs by the CDC and the Ministry of Health. There will be on-going work with the Ministry of Health and

CDC to continually identify training needs and possible ways to meet emerging needs in the focused

technical areas as the laboratory comes on line. Attachments to state laboratories in the US or other

appropriate facilities are expected for key management or technical staff. This training may include

laboratory management, systems management and actual case analysis and review in specific technical

areas. The attachments are in keeping with transferring particular skill sets that are required for the

management of the NPHRL, and capacity building. Attachments will expose the participants to the most

recent methods used and new developments in the industry.