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¹Division of Human Genetics, National Health Laboratory Service and University of the Witwatersrand, PO Box 1038, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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This project explored building capacity for genetic services in rural South Africa. Innovative methods were developed to overcome challenges like staff shortages and epidemics, improving congenital disorder care.

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Area of Science:

Medical Genetics
Public Health
Capacity Building

Background:

The Greater Sekhukhune-CAPABILITY Outreach Project in Limpopo, South Africa, aimed to build capacity for translating genetic knowledge into care for congenital disorders.
It sought to establish a district clinical genetic service, drawing on prior outreach program experience.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate approaches for capacity building in medical genetics in a rural South African district.
To gain knowledge for implementing and developing medical genetic services nationwide.
To address the need for health needs assessment in developing countries.

Main Methods:

Initiated a district clinical genetic service in Greater Sekhukhune.
Overcame implementation challenges including staff shortages and existing epidemics (HIV/AIDS, TB).
Pioneered innovative service delivery: tele-teaching, mobile phone-assisted care, and adapting QF-PCR testing.

Main Results:

Despite significant impediments, innovative strategies were successfully developed and implemented.
Tele-teaching, mobile health, and adapted laboratory testing demonstrated potential for service delivery.
The project highlighted the critical need for health needs assessments for congenital disorder services.

Conclusions:

Capacity building for genetic services requires innovative approaches in resource-limited settings.
Adapting medical genetics services to local contexts is crucial for effective implementation.
The project provides valuable insights for developing medical genetic services in middle- and low-income countries.