Lagos govt, ISN partner to boost laboratory practice

By Olayinka Latona
LAGOS—TOWARDS efficient health service delivery in Lagos State, the state government is collaborating with a company specialized in medical diagnostic products, ISN Products Nig. Limited to engage laboratory scientists in Lagos State in a two-day intensive workshop on Cobas C111 Chemistry Analyzer.

The training which took place at ISN Biomedical Systems Training Centre in Lagos, according to Acting Director, Pathology/Laboratory Services, Lagos State General Hospital, Dr. Babafemi Thomas, will strengthen laboratory services in the state as the training will update the knowledge of those in that sector of the medicare on the analyzer and help them in delivering qualitative service to their patients.

Thomas reiterated that the Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode is committed to making life meaningful to the people of the state and make positive impact in the society.

In his words: “Lagos State government in the vanguard of delivering good and quality health care services to the people has decided to collaborate with ISN Products Nigeria Limited to train our laboratory scientists on Cobas C111 machine and we believe that whoever is assigned to operate the machine will be versatile in its operation, which will lead to proper diagnosis in our state health care systems.”

One of the workshop facilitators, Mr. Daniel Adewuni, said the aim of the workshop is to build the capacity of medical laboratory professionals in Lagos State government hospitals in the area of automation and quality assurance.

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