Laboratory staff perceptions

Laboratory staff perception of factors contributing to the a) success and b) barriers/challenges with respect to laboratory testing for arboviral infections (ref Q20)

Country	Successes	Barriers
Afghanistan
Bahrain
Djibouti
Egypt
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iraq
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya		Availability of fund for survey only. Lack of lab facilities related to Arbovirus. Detection is under estimated. Lack of Arbovirus surveillance program.
Morocco
Oman	HCW awareness, resources, SH engagement
Pakistan
Palestinian Territory
Qatar
Saudi Arabia	Diagnosis is made through the reference laboratory and is free of charge. Treatment is carried out through hospitals and is free of charge challenges.	Shortage in the qualified technicians.
Somalia
Sudan
Syrian Arab Republic
Tunisia		We have a lack of staff in the laboratories which are called upon for all emerging viruses, currently everyone is mobilized by COVID
United Arab Emirates
Yemen