MAKUENI HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOLDS WORKSHOP TO STRENGTHEN LABORATORY STANDARDS

The Department of Health Services, in partnership with Amref Health Africa Global Fund and CIHEB PACT Imara, has convened a five-day workshop bringing together laboratory staff from various health facilities across the county.

The Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Development Workshop seeks to enhance the quality and efficiency of laboratory operations and ensure compliance with updated regulatory frameworks, including the Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement (LCQI) and ISO 15189:2022 standards.

Speaking during the training, County Executive Committee Member for Health Services, Joyce Mutua, applauded the laboratory professionals for their commitment to maintaining high service standards.

She underscored the vital role laboratories play in disease diagnosis and surveillance, emphasizing that accurate results are key to effective healthcare delivery.

By the end of the workshop, participants are expected to finalize revised SOPs for adoption and implementation across all county laboratories.