The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has conferred ISO accreditation certificates on a number of deserving medical laboratory amenities nationwide, recognising their dedication to world high quality requirements in laboratory diagnostics.
Presenting the certificates yesterday in Abuja, Minister of State for Well being and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, highlighted the significance of the accreditation, notably the re-accreditation of the Nationwide Exterior High quality Evaluation Laboratory (NEQAL), describing it as an important step in enhancing the reliability and world recognition of Nigerian laboratory diagnostics.
The minister emphasised that correct and dependable laboratory outcomes are important for early illness detection, correct therapy, and public well being interventions.
Along with NEQAL’s re-accreditation, eight laboratory amenities within the nation have additionally obtained ISO accreditation, that means they will now produce internationally acceptable outcomes.
Dr. Salako congratulated these laboratories and inspired others to observe their instance by upgrading their infrastructure, manpower, and processes.
He additionally reaffirmed his dedication to eliminating quackery within the medical laboratory occupation, charging MLSCN to make use of all obtainable sources, together with expertise, to rid the sector of unqualified practitioners.
The minister urged all private and non-private laboratories to enrol within the MLSCN Accreditation Service and NEQAL packages to make sure high quality laboratory companies for Nigerians.
MLSCN Registrar/CEO Dr Tosan Erabor emphasised that the accreditation aligns with world greatest practices and strengthens the nation’s healthcare system.
He famous that NEQAL has maintained worldwide requirements since 2015 and has administered an Exterior High quality Assurance Proficiency Take a look at (EQA/PT) to over 2,000 laboratories nationwide, protecting illnesses similar to tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS.
The newly accredited laboratories embrace Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu College Educating Hospital, the Nigeria Centre for Illness Management and Prevention’s Nationwide Reference Laboratory, Ahmadu Bello University Educating Hospital, Federal Educating Hospital Gombe, Rivers State University Educating Hospital, 68 Nigerian Military Medical Laboratory, Bwari Basic Hospital Laboratory, and Everight Diagnostics and Laboratory Companies Restricted.
Dr. Erabor referred to as on the federal government to mandate the participation of all medical laboratories in accreditation packages to make sure uniform diagnostic requirements.
“Regardless of the advantages of EQA/PT, participation stays inconsistent. A authorities directive would reinforce accountability and be sure that all Nigerians, no matter location, obtain the identical customary of diagnostic accuracy,” he stated.
