The clinic has a diagnostic service, which covers all plants and types of problems, is used by over 80 countries and helps maintain disease vigilance.

The clinic also trains plant pathologists, and work with all sectors to improve regular and reliable access to technical support and advice.

The clinics main aim is to create durable plant health services for those who need them most by improving access to technical support and advice.

[1] The core diagnostic services for fungal, bacterial and nematode diseases were maintained and widened to include viruses and phytoplasmas.

[2] Other countries which have adopted plant health clinics include Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, India and Vietnam.