Africa: Botswana National HIV Reference Laboratory Designated WHO Collaborating Centre of Excellence

The Republic of Botswana and the World Health Organization today announced designation of the Botswana National HIV Reference Laboratory as a WHO Collaborating Centre of Excellence, in recognition of the laboratory’s excellence in the field of HIV diagnosis and the potential of deeper collaboration with WHO in advancing the health and well-being of people living with HIV.

Botswana has made tremendous strides in improving its diagnostic and laboratory systems, particularly in the areas of human…