Status of Histopathology Services in Ethiopia

Abstract

Objectives

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the accessibility of pathology services in Ethiopia.

Methods

Checklist was prepared for the assessment of the availability of histopathology services in Ethiopia, types of equipment, turnaround time (TAT), and intended number of population to use it.

Results

There are 13 histopathology laboratories in the Ethiopia and a survey was conducted at all facilities in the nation. Out of 13 institutions, 7 (53.8%) of them are located in the capital, Addis Ababa. Six (46.2%) of them are out of the capital located in four different regions. No service is given in regions of afar, Somali, Benishangul-gumuz, Gambella, Harari, and Diredawa city administration where 40,239,100 population resides.

Conclusion

There are very limited histopathology laboratories in the country; as a result, diagnosis and prevention of cancer diseases are inadequate throughout the country.