Fig 1.
Model for decentalized AFB random blinded rechecking in Ethiopia.
Table 1.
Sample size based on annual slide volume and slide positivity rate.
Fig 2.
Flow chart of procedures for blinded random rechecking.
Table 2.
AFB microscopy EQA coverage for all HEAL TB-supported zones, April 2012-June 2014.
Fig 3.
Health facilities’ reported false-negative and false-positive error rates per quarter, April 2012-June 2014.
Fig 4.
Percentage of health facilities without any error per quarter, April 2012-June 2014.
Table 3.
False-negative and false-positive rates per quarter, April 2012-June 2014.
Table 4.
Sputum smear quality assessment by the EQA centers, April 2012-June 2014.