Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Anambra State branch has declared war against quacks and illegal operators of substandard medical laboratories in the State.
The body made the commitment during its annual scientific conference themed: Quality Medical Laboratory Service and Practice in Community Healthcare System: The Challenges and Prospects.
Nine members of the association received their conferment and investiture including Comrade Anahalu Ikenna as chairman; Sir Ibegbu Hich featured luncheon, investiture and awards in Awka, secretary; Njotu Jackson, publicity secretary and Nwoye Charles, the social welfare officer to constitute the 9th executive of the association in Anambra.
In his presentation, Ikenna told his members that the responsibilities on the shoulders of laboratory scientists were enormous and the tasks very demanding.
He said, “Ndi Anambra deserves the best medical and healthcare services. Therefore, the 9th executive committee and the generality of medical laboratory scientists practicing in the State shall do everything possible to ensure the residents get the best we can offer”.
“In this era of diagnostic medicine, medical laboratory scientists play a foremost role in ensuring that all medical prognosis and diagnosis are confirmed by empirical evidence to necessitate medical intervention.
“It is in the DNA of medical laboratory scientists to provide cost effective, precise and accurate laboratory diagnosis which gives the impetus for appropriate treatment and management of medically challenged individuals. “
The keynote speaker, Prince Elochukwu Adibo told the practitioners that there was need for proper investigation and error-free laboratory examination. He mentioned the acronym, ART in laboratory science which he interpreted to mean Accurate, Reliable and Timely as what practitioner in the field should always bear in mind without compromise.
The co-chairman, planning committee, Comrade Charles Nwoye said that the conference was the first edition of the Anambra State branch of the association.
