- Wilaya of Tindouf, Algeria
- UNHCR
Since 2001, TGH has supported the populations of Sahrawi refugee camps.
In partnership with UNHCR, the interventions aim to improve living conditions and strengthen local resilience. To meet the specific needs of camp residents, TGH has developed numerous initiatives to promote better access to healthcare and to develop effective disease prevention practices, especially with regard to HIV.
Recently, our team organised a training course on HIV testing and diagnosis. This session was dedicated to laboratory technicians from hospitals located in various Sahrawi refugee camps. The training aimed to strengthen their technical skills and ensure harmonised practices for better patient care, balancing theory and practice.
Dr Borhan Bensaoula, a doctor and health project manager at TGH, led the theoretical part of the course. He focused on conveying an in-depth understanding of the virus and its modes of transmission.
- An in-depth understanding of the virus and its modes of transmission;
- Prevention measures and good laboratory practices.
The practical segment was led by two experienced laboratory technicians, who covered:
- Mastering the correct performance of screening tests.
- Diagnostic procedures and reliable interpretation of results.
This initiative enabled participants to consolidate their knowledge, adopt high-quality standards, and strengthen their capacity to ensure reliable and safe screening in their own laboratories.
