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Technical Evaluation for Imported Test Kits   
All HIV test kits and anti-snake venom serum test kits imported into Ghana have to be 
evaluated by the NMIMR and NPHRL.    Based on the technical evaluation by both 
these institutes, the GoG approves these imported kits. 
This technical evaluation by the NMIMR enables the GoG to introduce adequate 
diagnostic kits in accordance with the HIV strain in Ghana. 
 
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Tuberculosis 
As mentioned above, the MOH and DANIDA review of the NTP in 1998 found that 
the TB Microscopy services was the weakest component of the DOTS Control 
Strategy in Ghana.  Regular supporting/monitoring visits to the laboratories at all 
levels were not carried out, there was no National TB Laboratory Manual and Quality 
Assurance of the TB Microscopy Services was not in existence.     
The NMIMR introduced an EQA system into the TB Microscopy centres and prepared 
a manual for resolving these problems.    As a result, significant improvements were 
recognized in the review by WHO in 2002.    The NMIMR contributed to improving 
TB control by improving the diagnostic accuracy of TB Microscopy services. 
According to the NTP, most of the work for QA is carried out by the NMIMR due to 
the fact that the NPHRL does not have sufficient human resources and facilities for the 
TB sector.