Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Details for Mechanism ID: 10831
Country/Region: Vietnam
Year: 2010
Main Partner: Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: NGO
Funding Agency: HHS/CDC
Total Funding: $250,000

Funding for Laboratory Infrastructure (HLAB): $250,000

May 2010 Programming = $150,000. Activity Title: Laboratory Quality Management Certificate Program. PEPFAR Vietnam is adding $150,000 to partner Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), to support the development of an education program aimed at strengthening laboratory services in Vietnam. They will develop a 24 month education program based on a certificate program offered by Wisconsin University. Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute, CLSI will tailor the current University of Wisconsim curriculum to the Vietnam setting and bring faculty and technical experts to Vietnam to deliver the course in a total of eight three week-long sessions, over a two year period of time. The PEPFAR Vietnam Laboratory TWG will work with CLSI to select the most appropriate individuals from the following institutions/organizations: Vietnam Administration of Medical Services, CSQL (HCMC), Bureau of Accreditation (Ministry of Science and Technology). $150,000 is requested to cover expected costs for the first year of this program.