Biography

James Magiri has a vast experience in implementing Laboratory programs more than fifteen years. Prior to joining Amref Health Africa as integrated specimen referral system coordinator, he worked with County Government of Meru (Devolved Unit of National Government of Kenya) coordinating Medical Laboratory services. Nationally, he has a member and secretary of National Integrated Specimen Referral secretariat that was tasked with the responsibility of coming up with a national plan for implementation.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Enhancing tuberculosis microscopy diagnosis and external quality assurance using telepathology in Kenya: A case of Meru County

Telepathology in TB microscopy diagnosis and EQA re-checking enhances diagnostic accuracy, supports professional development, and strengthens global TB control efforts, ensuring more reliable diagnosis and improved TB case detection and management and can be applied in Kenya.

Source: Conference 2024