This recognition reflects the hospital's unwavering commitment to excellence, ensuring high-quality, reliable diagnostics that directly enhance patient care and public health outcomes.
It was reported that the lab has demonstrated exceptional competence in handling complex microbiological analyses and molecular TB detection under rigorous standards of ISO 15189:2022, setting a benchmark for others in the region.
The hospital laboratory management would like to express their sincere appreciation to the top management of the college and the hospital for their invaluable support and leadership in achieving this significant milestone as this accomplishment not only enhances the credibility of the hospital laboratory services, but also reinforces shared mission of delivering reliable and high-quality healthcare.
The management including the director, deputy director, desks, quality officer, and safety officer deserve special recognition for their visionary leadership and strategic oversight throughout the accreditation journey. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, implementing robust quality management systems, and addressing non-conformities with precision, they have transformed challenges into opportunities for growth. Their dedication to resource allocation, staff training, and process standardization has not only achieved accreditation but also positioned the laboratory as a trusted hub for accurate and timely results.
Mr. Tariku Lambiyo, (Director) and Mrs. Meron Tafesse (Deputy Director) extended their heartfelt congratulations to microbiology technical experts for their meticulous attention to detail, and passion for precision in every test performed. From bacteriological cultures to GeneXpert proficiency, their hands-on proficiency and collaborative spirit have been instrumental in upholding the highest standards of safety and accuracy. Their efforts inspire confidence among healthcare providers and patients alike, contributing significantly to disease surveillance and effective treatment protocols.
Moreover, the laboratory management deeply acknowledged the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) for its unreserved support on microbiology laboratory supplies and the Sidama Public Health Institute for its continuous support on GeneXpert.
This collective success underscores the power of teamwork and perseverance, serving as a model for hospital laboratories nationwide.
