The Rodolphe Mérieux Laboratory (RML), located at the Bangladesh Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (BITID) in Foujdarhat, Chattogram, is a specialized infectious disease center operating under the Government of Bangladesh’s Health, Population and Nutrition Sector Program (HNPSP). Established in 2015 by Fondation Mérieux, RML plays a vital role in disease surveillance, outbreak detection, and clinical diagnostics, focusing on tuberculosis, respiratory infections, and enteric diseases. As a member of the Foundation’s global GABRIEL Network, it also contributes to applied research, training, and biological analysis.
Fondation Mérieux has engaged TRACE Consulting to provide technical assistance for ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, the international benchmark for medical laboratory quality and competence.
TRACE’s assignment is strategically critical to preparing RML for ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, the internationally recognized benchmark for medical laboratory quality, technical competence, and reliability of diagnostic results. The assignment encompasses a comprehensive gap assessment against the standard’s requirements; the systematic analysis of identified deficiencies; the establishment of a robust, fully documented Quality Management System (QMS), supported by prioritized corrective actions and a structured implementation roadmap; and the strengthening of laboratory personnel’s technical competence through targeted capacity building, standardized procedures, and effective quality assurance practices.
The project aims to prepare RML for formal assessment by the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) and support its pathway toward internationally recognized ISO 15189:2022 accreditation. This will enhance diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, reduce turnaround times for high-consequence pathogen testing, and strengthen national preparedness for emerging infectious diseases.
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