Challenges in achieving and maintaining accreditation in clinical laboratories in Zambia during the COVID-19 pandemic

摘要

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which was first reported in Wuhan City, China, has spread to many countries worldwide. It was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11th March, 2020 [1]. As of 12th January, 2021, a total of 89,707,115 cases and 1,940,352 deaths had been reported globally, while 28,596 cases and 471 deaths had been reported in Zambia [2].