The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GMALS) has pledged its support for the Korle-Teaching Hospital’s Central Lab.
GAMLS made the pledge at the facility’s Open Day held today, April 16, 2025, to commemorate the World Laboratory Day, which serves as an opportunity to recognise the crucial role of laboratories in healthcare, scientific progress, and safety.
The Open Day also offered an opportunity for the facility to unveil its ISO accreditation, signifying its commitment to quality and competence in medical laboratory services.
Activities earmarked for the day include health screening, a lab tour and exhibition, and the unveiling of the accreditation certificate.
General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS), Dr Solomon Kwashie, speaking on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulated the lab and pledged their commitment to support the facility.
‘’This is to congratulate the central lab for this important feat, and we want to assure you of our commitment to support the lab. We want to encourage you to sustain this accreditation so that in the next cycle of surveillance, we don’t lose it. This calls for management support.’’
Speaking later on the sidelines with the media, Dr Kwashie noted that international celebration is celebrated globally to recognise the work of medical laboratory scientists in healthcare delivery, research and innovation.
He said medical laboratory scientists are very pivotal when it comes to diagnostics, surveillance and monitoring.
‘’Our work is very vital. Over 70 per cent of the diagnostic work is done by laboratory scientists, and we are one of the vital pillars of a good health system, and we have played our role very well.’’
Dr Gloria Amegatcher, Public Relations Officer of GAMLS, commended the facility for successfully receiving its ISO certification.
She said the day serves as an opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of medical laboratory scientists across the country, encouraging them to continue doing their best in providing quality service for patients.
The free medical screening exercise, including HIV, hepatitis, diabetes, and other conditions, she noted, was a way of giving back to society, mainly emphasising the need for them to appreciate the work that they do, fostering accuracy in their diagnosis, and building capacity.
She stressed that the event was also to build trust and assure the public, particularly patients, that their diagnostics are accurate, standardised, and globally accepted.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
