Bloom Public Health has officially launched the much-anticipated Anambra State Laboratory Optimisation Project (ASLOP) at a well-attended event held at the Cihcotel Classique Hotel, Awka. This landmark initiative is set to transform the healthcare landscape in the state by enhancing the diagnostic capabilities of its laboratories, improving health outcomes, and ensuring better healthcare delivery.
The event kicked-off with a welcome address by Dr Uchebo Obiageli, permanent secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Health, who emphasised the significance of the project in strengthening the state’s healthcare infrastructure. “Accurate diagnoses are fundamental to monitoring diseases, tracking treatment progress, and improving overall health outcomes,” she said. Dr Obiageli expressed her enthusiasm for the initiative, acknowledging that better laboratory services will improve the quality of care provided to Anambra residents.
Prof. Chimezie Anyakora, CEO of Bloom Public Health, highlighting the objectives of ASLOP, said the project aims to optimise selected laboratories across Anambra State by enhancing the accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of laboratory testing. “This initiative will ensure that healthcare systems in the state can deliver reliable and timely results, contributing to better health services for all,” he said. Prof. Anyakora also spoke about Bloom Public Health’s broader mission to align local laboratory services in Africa with global best practices and standards.
In a keynote address, Dr Afam Obidike, the commissioner for health in Anambra State, reiterated the state government’s strong commitment to improving healthcare standards. He called ASLOP a “key pillar” in the state’s healthcare strategy, focused on boosting laboratory efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility. He also highlighted how the project would strengthen the state’s response to public health challenges and improve diagnostics for various diseases.
The event featured several distinguished figures from the health sector who offered goodwill messages, commending both the state government and Bloom Public Health for prioritising the optimisation of laboratory services. Among them were the Managing Director of World Wide Commercial Ventures Limited (WWCVL), Naveen Pala; the Registrar of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), represented by Monday Tokdung, the Chairman of the Anambra Civil Society Network, Chris Azor; and the Chairman of the Anambra State Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (AMLSCN), Sir Victor Ibegbu.Their messages of support underscored the importance of improving diagnostic capabilities in Anambra and across the country.
A highlight of the launch ceremony was the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bloom Public Health, the Anambra State Government, and WWCVL. This MoU marks the beginning of a strategic partnership focused on optimizing laboratory services statewide. The collaboration is designed to enhance laboratory infrastructure, provide advanced training for healthcare personnel, and ensure the availability and affordability of cutting-edge diagnostic tools and technologies. Through this partnership, the stakeholders aim to make substantial strides in transforming the state’s healthcare system.
In his closing remarks, Dr Ifeanaeme Francis, hospital administrator for Anambra State, expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in the development of the project. “We are excited to see this partnership take shape, and we thank the Anambra State Government, Bloom Public Health, and all our partners for their dedication and hard work,” he said. Dr Francis also thanked attendees for their support and commitment to improving healthcare in the state.
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