These assets include 10 desktop computers, 5 printers, a server rack (4 2U), a VLSM server, an APC, 3 substandard veterinary centrifuges, an autoclave (75 L), and a Real-Time PCR thermocycler (Opus Touch System)|Courtesy

The United States Embassy in Juba has withdrawn IT and laboratory equipment including printers from the National Public Health Laboratory in Juba.

The items include computers, printers, server systems, and laboratory machines such as a centrifuge, autoclave, and PCR thermocycler.

Officials said the equipment was returned in line with U.S. government regulations and donor compliance requirements, following the transition of the HIV/AIDS laboratory program from ICAP to IntraHealth.

Eye Radio previously reported that the U.S. government ordered the withdrawal of all its funded laboratory personnel and equipment from the facility over security concerns.

According to the report, the decision followed credible information that the National Public Health Laboratory had been occupied by military forces and placed under the control of an individual accused by donors of diverting aid resources.

The U.S. Embassy said the situation posed unacceptable risks to its personnel and equipment, leading to the relocation of its supported activities to other sites.