By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Independent News ExpressIndependent News Express
  • Home
  • International
    InternationalShow More
    United Nations
    4th International Conference On Financing For Development Delivers Renewed Hope And Action For Sustainable Development
    3 months ago
    The African Development Bank and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) scale up drive for sustainable urbanization in Africa
    AfDB, UN-Habitat Scale Up Drive For Sustainable Urbanisation In Africa
    3 months ago
    UN
    North Africa: Green Climate Fund Approves Record $300m For FAO-designed Projects In Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, The Sahel
    3 months ago
    UNICEF
    How Wars Across Middle East, North Africa Affecting Children – UNICEF
    3 months ago
    UNDP
    UN Development Programme Welcomes Historic Deal On Sustainable Development Even Amidst Global Turmoil
    3 months ago
  • Africa
    Africa
    Show More
    Top News
    Human Rights Watch Kicks Over 10-Year Jail Term Giving Burundian Journalist
    3 years ago
    Democracy In Africa In Crisis, Afrobarometer Warns
    3 years ago
    Hopesalive Initiative for Africa
    Queen Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi Receives African Award In Ethiopia
    2 years ago
    Latest News
     South Africa’s Think 20: Experts Address How Africa Can Bridge Digital Divide And Achieving Financial Inclusion
    2 weeks ago
    U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership In Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat
    3 weeks ago
    West Africa Regional Preparatory Workshop For COP30 On Climate Change Opens In Dakar
    3 weeks ago
    Systemic Racism Against Africans And People Of African Descent In Criminal Justice Systems Is Pervasive
    3 weeks ago
  • Corporate News
    • Media Outreach
  • Politics
    Politics
    Show More
    Top News
    Nobody Can Hijack Our Mandate, Vows Osun Gov, Adeleke
    3 years ago
    PDP To Osun People: Oyetola Is A ‘Political Leprosy’, Run For Cover
    3 years ago
    UI Alumni Association Hails Okowa’s Giant Strides In Delta State
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    Minister of Women Affairs Visits APC Youth House To Mark International Day Of Girl Child
    3 days ago
    EU, ADC Parley: Calls for Electoral Reforms To Guarantee Free, Fair, Credible Polls In Nigeria
    1 week ago
    NSC Chairman To Engage With Youth And Sports Stakeholders At The Nest Centre
    2 months ago
    Edo District Bye-election: SDP Candidate, Hon. Isidahomhen Promises To Pursue Best Interest Of Esanland 
    2 months ago
  • News
    • Agriculture
    • Breaking News
    • Tech
    • Maritime
    • Crime
    • Art & Culture
    News
    Show More
    Top News
    Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Begins Construction Of First Flyover In Akure
    2 years ago
    Celebration Of Life: Reverend Adewumi Jegede Of Later House Of God Assembly Buried Amid Pomp
    1 year ago
    Pa Abdulfatah Amoo Ayanwale
    Pa Ayanwale Dies At 76, Fidau Prayers Holds 8 August
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    KSM Owerri Metro, Set to Bury Wife of Metro Grand Knight, Sir Eva Njemanze
    1 day ago
    New Twist In Lekki Land Saga, As Lagos AG Orders Fresh Police Investigation
    2 days ago
    Anambra Traditional Ruler For Burial 9 October
    1 week ago
    Lagos Hosts Eko Skills Development Initiative For Youths
    1 week ago
  • Entertainment
    • Comedy
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Television
    • Concert & Events
    Entertainment
    Show More
    Top News
    Keep Up With Gripping Story Of ‘The Rishantes’ Showing On GOtv 
    3 years ago
    DStv Media Sales – MIPAN Conference Explores Role Of Video Content In Building Brand Loyalty
    2 years ago
    Sporting Lagos Beat Remo Stars To Emerge Naija Super 8 Champions
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    GOtv Stream vs. Traditional TV: Why Viewers Are Loving the Flexibility
    3 weeks ago
    Securing Africa’s Digital Future: Entertainment in Safe Hands
    3 weeks ago
    BBNaija S10: Joanna, Mide, and Isabella Clash as Denari and Tracy Exit the House
    4 weeks ago
    Akamai Adaptive Media Player 2: Bitmovin And Akamai Set New Streaming Standard
    1 month ago
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Love & Life
    • Food & Drink
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Relationship
    • Sex
    Lifestyle
    Show More
    Top News
    NCC, NICO To Leverage Telecom Channels To Promote Nigerian Cultural Heritage
    1 year ago
    LENT 2023: Nigerians Knocking On Heaven’s Door By Bishop Emmanuel Badejo
    3 years ago
    Happiness
    Eight Ways To Stay Happier In 2025, According To Science
    9 months ago
    Latest News
    Ambassador Raffy Bello Greets Imperial Majesty, Ooni Enitan-Ogunwusi, As Olojo Festival Begins In Ile-Ife
    3 weeks ago
    Preserving African Culture: Polaris Bank , Chivita, And Danone Support CIKDAS’ Youth Literary Initiative
    1 month ago
    Nigeria, Switzerland Takes Major Steps Towards Repatriation Of Artifacts And Cultural Cooperation
    1 month ago
    Archbishop Ugorji Hails St. Helen’s Choir As One of the Best Choirs in Owerri Archdiocese
    2 months ago
  • Business
    • Banking & Finance
    • Oil & Gas
    BusinessShow More
    Unity Bank Shareholders Approve Merger With Providus Bank
    2 weeks ago
    Yomi Joseph Digital Pr Launches 360° Marketing Solutions To Transform Brands Into Industry Leaders
    3 weeks ago
    Gov Abiodun Showcases Ogun Investment Opportunities At AfCFTA In Algeria
    1 month ago
    Intra-African Trade Fair
    Nigeria To Host Intra-African Trade Fair In 2027
    1 month ago
    Bank of Agriculture
    How Nigeria-Brazil Pact Will Boost Agricultural Investment, Food Security – BOA
    1 month ago
  • Health
    Health
    Show More
    Top News
    WHO
    WHO Launches Funding Appeal To Help People In Health Emergencies
    3 years ago
    Rising Cases Of Measles In Liberia Worries WHO
    3 years ago
    United Nations Hails Nigeria’s Impressive Integrated Health Delivery Services
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    2025 World Pharmacist Day: Lagos Takes Healthcare To Ikorodu Communities
    2 weeks ago
    World Heart Day: Adopt Healthy Food Policies, CAPPA Tasks FG, States
    2 weeks ago
    Lagos Takes Fight Against HIV To Communities
    2 weeks ago
    Nigeria’s Health Financing: Lessons From Canada’s $32.5bn Tobacco Settlement
    3 weeks ago
  • More
    • Sports
    • Aviation/Transportation
    • Deliverance Hour
    • Industry & Labour
    • Insurance
    • Interview
    • Judiciary
    • Metro
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Religious
    • Romance
    • Science & Discovery
Reading: WHO Gives Nigerian Laboratory Full Accreditation To Fight Measles And Rubella
Share
Notification Show More
Aa
Independent News ExpressIndependent News Express
Aa
  • Home
  • International
  • Africa
  • Corporate News
  • Politics
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Health
  • More
Search
  • Home
  • International
  • Africa
  • Corporate News
    • Media Outreach
  • Politics
  • News
    • Agriculture
    • Breaking News
    • Tech
    • Maritime
    • Crime
    • Art & Culture
  • Entertainment
    • Comedy
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Television
    • Concert & Events
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Love & Life
    • Food & Drink
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Relationship
    • Sex
  • Business
    • Banking & Finance
    • Oil & Gas
  • Health
  • More
    • Sports
    • Aviation/Transportation
    • Deliverance Hour
    • Industry & Labour
    • Insurance
    • Interview
    • Judiciary
    • Metro
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Religious
    • Romance
    • Science & Discovery
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Independent News Express > Blog > Health > WHO Gives Nigerian Laboratory Full Accreditation To Fight Measles And Rubella
Health

WHO Gives Nigerian Laboratory Full Accreditation To Fight Measles And Rubella

Last updated: 2023/01/20 at 3:32 PM
3 years ago
Share
WHO
SHARE

BY ADOGHOR BRIGHT OCHUKO

A Nigerian laboratory, the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL), Lagos, recently attained a World Health Organization (WHO) full laboratory accreditation status in respect of its contribution to the fight against measles and rubella in the country. 

The CPHL is one of the laboratories under the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) Measles and Rubella laboratory network.

- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

The WHO full accreditated status is the highest accreditation level that can be achieved by any laboratory.

The centre got the status for serology testing for measles and rubella after an on-site assessment of the facility, for providing a high-quality investigation to support testing and surveillance programme in the control of childhood killer diseases in Nigeria. 

Speaking at a meeting after the assessment of the laboratory, the WHO Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, says CPHL’ s achievement of the WHO full accreditation status would improve the country’s effort in its quest to eliminate the childhood killer diseases. 

Pledging WHO’s continuous support to ensure the laboratories in the country attain WHO full accreditation for the diagnosis of measles and rubella, he appreciated  the Nigerian government and the management of NCDC and CPHL for efforts in strengthening the quality of laboratory testing for measles and rubella in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“WHO full accreditation status attained by the laboratory is a great achievement to Nigeria as quality laboratory is critical to understanding the impact of a country’s vaccination programme on the prevalence and spread of disease”, he said. 

CPHL was for the first time awarded a full WHO accreditation status. The ranking underlines that the laboratory operates with excellent technical performance, consistently achieving high scores on all WHO accreditation performance indicators. 

While measles continues to be a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in many countries, including Nigeria, a laboratory confirmation of suspected cases is essential to coordinate surveillance and curbing the transmission of the diseases.

Accreditation Review

To this effect, WHO coordinates a global network of measles and rubella laboratories to facilitate high-quality laboratory investigation and accreditation is done based on a thorough quality assessment by technical experts.

In commendation for the result, the Director General, NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, says the achievement was possible due to the commitment of his predecessor, diligent hard work of colleagues, and the strong support of partners that led to the centre’s ability to have the capacity to detect priority diseases including but not limited to, Mpox, cholera, cerebrospinal meningitis, measles, and rubella.

“I am especially proud and celebrate CPHL accreditation for measles and rubella testing in Nigeria by WHO. As one of Nigeria’s oldest public health facilities, this laboratory has transformed into one capable of contributing to the fulfilment of our mandate to protect the health of Nigerians,” he says. 

The WHO accreditation of measles and rubella laboratories is normally reviewed annually based on the performance of the laboratory during the immediately preceding 12 months. Once a lab is accredited, WHO provides technical support and periodically evaluates and reassesses while focusing on the goal of continuous quality improvement.

Meanwhile, CPHL had previously undergone two accreditation exercises  in 2015 and 2017  and was granted provisional accreditation.

However, the result of the 2022 on-site assessment and accreditation has placed this giant laboratory on a spotlight following its pronouncement as the first reference laboratory to be fully accredited for the diagnosis of measles and rubella in Nigeria. 

Through the GAVI Health System Strengthening fund, WHO has been able to support NCDC to implement project to strengthening the surveillance and laboratory capacity to respond to measles and rubella outbreaks.

Implication for Nigeria measles campaigns 

Under the ISO 15189 standard, a laboratory’s competence is assured via an on-site assessment process and participation in applicable Proficiency Testing programs. In line with this global standard WHO developed a checklist structured in two sections – General review/overall findings and Serology review.

The accreditation of laboratories improves the facilitation of accurate and rapid diagnostics, efficiency of treatment and reduction of errors in the laboratory process. The role laboratories play as key players in disease prevention, control and response during public health emergencies cannot be over-emphasized. Laboratory test results impact many areas of public health including disease surveillance and control. This attainment will help to build confidence of the Nigerians on the laboratory results.

You Might Also Like

2025 World Pharmacist Day: Lagos Takes Healthcare To Ikorodu Communities

World Heart Day: Adopt Healthy Food Policies, CAPPA Tasks FG, States

Lagos Takes Fight Against HIV To Communities

Nigeria’s Health Financing: Lessons From Canada’s $32.5bn Tobacco Settlement

CAPPA Commends FG Health Tax Policy, Renews Call for Higher Sugary Drinks Excise Duty

TAGGED: Central Public Health Laboratory, WHO
INadminNG January 20, 2023 January 20, 2023
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Telegram Email Print
Previous Article Algeria 2023: Nigeria Coach, Ugbade Invites 48 Players To Abuja Camp.
Next Article BBTitans: New Twist As Big Brother Introduces 4 New Housemates
about us

Independent News Express (iNews Express), a publication of 4Ds Nigeria Limited, is birthed out of the desires of the founding fathers to report News as it is.

We value Professionalism, Excellence, Service, Creativity and Integrity.

The Company

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy & Policy

Quick Links

  • Advertise with us
  • Newsletters
  • Deal

Categories

Find Us on Socials

© Independent News Express. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?