Biomedical laboratory scientists call for reforms to enhance healthcare delivery
The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has emphasised the critical role of biomedical laboratory scientists in promoting sustainability in clinical testing. At the International Medical Laboratory Science Day celebration in Accra, President of GAMLS, Dr Eric Kofi Aidoo, highlighted the indispensable role of laboratory professionals in effective healthcare delivery. He underscored the critical need for a sustainable workforce and resilient infrastructure to achieve Ghana’s vision of becoming a health tourism hub. Dr Aidoo further appealed for realistic pricing and sustainable financing mechanisms, particularly advocating the decoupling of medical laboratory charges from bundled health services. Commending President John Mahama for uncapping the National Health Insurance Levy, Dr Aidoo urged the government to ring-fence funds for laboratory services and accelerate the creation of a Medical Laboratory Council to strengthen regulation and training. Call to Action Touching on the human resource […]
