Implementing SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing scale-up in Rwanda: retrospective analysis of national programme data and qualitative findings.

Robert RutayisireCaroline E Boeke Jessica JosephNamita BansalNoella BigirimanaOwen DemkeAshley KallarakalProsper KarameRodrigue NdayishimiyeEsperance UmumararunguTrevor PeterShaukat Khan

Published in: BMJ open (2023)

Antigen testing facilitated rapid expansion and decentralisation of SARS-CoV-2 testing across lower tier facilities in Rwanda, contributed to increased case identification, reduced test processing times, and was determined to be feasible and acceptable to clients and providers. Antigen testing will be an essential component of SARS-CoV-2 test and treat programmes in LMICs.

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