The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed the quality of coronavirus testing by the National Public Health Laboratory in Teku.
The WHO has given the endorsement on the basis of report given by Dr Jonathan Ashcroft, the microbiologist it deployed to review the laboratory on request of the Health Ministry, vouching for the credibility of the lab's reports.
Dr Ashcroft had studied the lab from March 13-21. He has stated in the report that the lab has quality human resources, and they give reports with concise explanation. He has also advised for expansion of the lab's capacity.
The WHO has commended the preparations by the laboratory for tests and assured necessary help for the government and lab in the fight against COVID-19.