Abstract
Quality diagnosis is important for effective management and control of malaria. The study assessed the factors affecting the performance of malaria rapid diagnostic test kits (mRDTs) in Seme Sub County, Kisumu. The study targeted three health facilities which were purposively sampled and convenience sampling was used to select the health care workers interviewed. The RDTs were randomly sampled. Descriptive statistics were summarized using tables and charts. The study revealed that RDTs storage, stock outs, staffs training, quality assurance, lack of bench job aids and standard operating procedures are factors affecting the performance of mRDTs. In conclusion, several factors affects the performance of mRDTs. The study recommends environmental monitoring of mRDTs during transportation, storage and testing process. The study also recommends regularly training of the health care workers on mRDTs and biannual proficiency testing for all mRDTs end users.
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