title: Coordination for better laboratory services.
abstract: In developing countries the organization of health laboratory services commonly leaves much to be desired. Poor coordination and the absence of clear policies often inhibit efficiency and efficacy. Ways of remedying such situations are examined in the present article.
authors.affiliation: Quality of Care and Health Care Technology, World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Alexandria, Egypt.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: El-Nageh
mesh_terms: D003906:Developing Countries; D006298:Health Services Administration; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D007753:Laboratories; D011050:Policy Making; D016730:Program Development