The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness around the world of the value of diagnostic tests. The presence of viable, accessible, cost-efficient testing laboratories can make all the difference.
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (IDH), a Cairo-based network of testing laboratories that operates in Egypt, Jordan, Nigeria, and Sudan, has demonstrated how a private-sector testing laboratory can contribute to the overall health and well-being of a region.
LESSONS FROM IDH:
- Build scale by prioritizing quality care
- Develop a “hub, spoke, and spike” business model
- Recognize the value of women-led organizations
- Embed resilience in everyday work
