Facilities for diagnosis of trypanosomiasis, Congo

Equipment and facilities for diagnosis of trypanosomiasis In this picture, a technician is examining a slide using a microscope with a built-in power source. The picture was taken in a well equipped indoor laboratory in Dipumba Hospital, Mbuji-Mayi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Single cases of suspected trypanosomiasis may be referred to hospital for diagnostic tests. Hospitals generally have better facilities than field laboratories.