OSUN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS CELEBRATE HEROS OF HEALTHCARE
International Biomedical science day was celebrated on Monday, 15th April, 2024. The program aimed at raising awareness of the importance of early detection and prevention of diseases while highlighting the indispensable role and importance of biomedical scientist in healthcare.
The highlights of the program is the road walk rally and aerobics program which emphasizes the importance of physical activities and healthy living habits in diseases prevention.
Lectures were also delivered by the brainy and efficiently loaded Dr. Akinlawon Adepeju of chemical pathology department,UNIOSUN teaching hospital Osogbo, titled ”Guardians of quality and patient safety” focusing attention on the importance of accurate and precise testing in healthcare focusing the role biomedical laboratory scientist across the globe and as well as eradicating quacks and impersonators who are not medical laboratory scientist.
Free medical screening on HIV, HBsAg, anti- HCV and BMI test was conducted for free for 158 individuals at Orisumibare market.
The event of international biomedical laboratory science day also brought to light the pressing need for government to protect the public form quackery and incompetent scientist and for immediate employment of qualified biomedical laboratories scientist in the health care sector.
The government and healthcare providers should invest in education and training for Biomedical Laboratory Scientists. By fostering a culture of continuous
learning and innovation, these
professionals can stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in healthcare and contribute to the development of new treatments and diagnostic techniques so as to improve the overall well-being of
her citizens and reduce health imbalance.
The success of the free medical screenings on 2024 International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day highlights the urgent need for increase access to
healthcare services, particularly in
underserved areas by investing in public health initiatives and expanding
healthcare coverage.
Finally, we extend our gratitude to the state government and her leader, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, for their commitment to improving healthcare in the state and the giant stride thus far. Their dedication and vision have played a crucial role in advancing the well-being of the citizens, and we look forward to continuing to work with them to build a healthier, more equitable society for all.
Finally, we encourage the government to recognize and honor Biomedical Laboratory Scientists veterans in the state for their contributions to healthcare and public health.
