The #BU-LABNET has launched its external quality assessment (#EQA) Program.
The first round of proficiency testing samples have been shipped to 14 participating laboratories in the #WHOAfricanRegion. As of 12 May 2021, all the laboratories had received the panels and are currently testing them for result submission on the 31 May 2021.

The purpose of the EQA program is to assess laboratory performance for diagnosis of Buruli Ulcer through a centralized coordinating system within laboratories in the BU Lab Network.