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Saba Yemen
11-05-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Fifth Diagnostic Laboratory Medicine Conference kicks off next Tuesday
Sana'a - Saba: The fifth Diagnostic Laboratory Medicine Conference, titled "Reality and Aspiration," will begin next Tuesday in Sana'a, organized by the Ministry of Public Health and Environment, represented by the National Center for Central Public Health Laboratories. Abdulrahman Al-Wazir, head of the conference's preparatory committee, told the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) that the conference aims to advance laboratory medicine academically and professionally, as well as enhance the overall quality of medical laboratories. Around 1,500 participants, including local and international specialists in laboratory medicine, technical experts, and medical companies and institutions, will attend. Al-Wazir noted that over three days, the conference will discuss 31 working papers focusing on diagnostic laboratory services, blood transfusion services, comprehensive quality systems, and the relationship between physicians and laboratory technicians. He emphasized that the conference will address future technical issues related to medical laboratories and high-quality patient testing. He pointed out that Yemen's healthcare sector suffers from a severe shortage of qualified personnel and modern equipment due to the ongoing aggression and blockade. Al-Wazir considered the conference's fifth convening amid these challenges as evidence of the Supreme Political Council and the Ministry of Public Health and Environment's commitment to exchanging expertise and keeping pace with advancements in laboratory medicine. He highlighted the importance of diagnostic laboratory medicine as one of the largest professional healthcare groups, essential for diagnosis, treatment, and raising awareness about the role of laboratory specialists. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
05-02-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Announcing annual performance Report for laboratories in National Quality Assessment Program
Sana'a - Saba: The National Center for Central Public Health Laboratories in the capital Sana'a hosted on Wednesday a ceremony today to unveil the 2023-2024 Annual Performance Report for laboratories participating in the National Program for External Quality Assessment, "Etqan." Dr. Mutahhar al-Marwani, Director of the Health and Environment Office in the Capital Secretariat, emphasized the importance of the program, noting that diagnostic services are foundational to effective medical care. He highlighted the significant progress the health sector has made, with the establishment of numerous laboratories and the introduction of advanced equipment, underscoring the need for collective efforts to continue improving the sector to ease patient suffering. Dr. Al-Marouni stressed the critical role of laboratory accuracy, emphasizing the importance of valid solutions, modern devices, and skilled professionals to achieve high-quality results. Dr. Abdul-Ilah Al-Harazi, Director General of the National Center for Public Health Laboratories, discussed the center's role in overseeing laboratory performance to ensure high standards and to identify and correct any shortcomings. He commended the collaborative efforts behind the success of the program, which aims to improve the quality of services for both the public and laboratories, ensuring continued development in diagnostic medicine. Dr. Iman Al-Dhafiri, head of the "Etqan" program, presented an overview of the evaluation process for the 90 laboratories involved in the program, including both government and private facilities. She explained the evaluation criteria and the classification system that categorizes laboratories into three levels of performance. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
