Patronise only registered medical laboratories ---- Edo Govt. Tells healthcare seekers







By Editor

April 17, 2023




Edo State Government has advised healthcare seekers to patronise only registered medical laboratories and licensed personnel that are allowed to operate in the state. 

Dr Stanley Ehiarimwian, Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health made the call at a press conference as part of activities to mark this year International Day of Biomedical Laboratory Science in Benin City.

Ehiarimwian said the celebration has as its theme, "Guardians of Quality and Patient Safety: Biomedical Laboratory Scientists."

"I want to urge the citizens of the state to seek laboratory services only from registered medical laboratories and to verify the authenticity of personnel and facilities from the ministry of health," he said.

While describing medical laboratory scientists as silent heroes in the healthcare sector, the permanent secretary noted that they worked tirelessly behind the scene to ensure that patients receive the right diagnosis and treatment. 

"As guardians of quality and patient safety, medical laboratory scientists are responsible for ensuring that laboratory test results are accurate and reliable. 

"Their work is critical to providing clinicians with the information they need to make diagnosis and determine the best course of treatment for their patients.

"I wish to commend the hard work and dedication of all medical laboratory scientists in the state, whose contributions to healthcare delivery cannot be overstated", he added.

Ehiarimwian remarked that the theme of the celebration was apt in the light of the current challenges facing the healthcare system, particularly with regards to quackery in the medical laboratory services. 

He, however, appealed to the professionals to address the infiltration of quacks in the medical laboratory practice, pointing out that quackery in the medical laboratory is a growing concern that threatens patient safety and undermines the integrity of healthcare delivery.

He also called on the  stakeholders to work together to combat the scourge. 
 
He assured the public that the state government was committed to promoting quality and safety in laboratory services in the State. 

"We will continue to work with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) and other stakeholders to ensure that only registered laboratories and licensed medical laboratory personnel are allowed to operate in the state. 

"We  will continue to invest in the training and retraining of medical laboratory scientists to ensure that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality laboratory services. 

"We also call on all medical laboratory scientists to continue to be the guardians of quality and patients’ safety in the laboratory", he stated.

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