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Jethro Ibileke , Benin Patients seeking medical treatment have been admonished to shun abuse of all antibiotics and non- prescribed drugs, in order to live a healthy life. A former Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Ali University (AAU), Ekpoma, Prof. Dennis Agbonlahor and a Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, at Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, Prof. Tatfeng Mirabeau, gave the admonition over the weekend. They spoke at an event organised by Lahor Research Centre, in conjunction with the Edo State Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), to mark the International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day, in Benin, with the Theme: “ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE: BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS RESPOND TO THE GLOBAL THREAT.” Agbonlahor said all anti-biotics must be certified and prescribed by a trained physician, before they are taken by patients. He noted that it is the responsibility of Medical Laboratory Scientists to ensure that a proper diagnosis is carried ...

Friday Olokor , Abuja The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria , has called on the Federal Government to pay more attention to production of local vaccines . The organisation was reacting to the outbreak of disease , including Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the five Northern States in country. The National President AMLSN , Toyosi Raheem , made the demand during a press conference on Friday in Abuja , to commemorate the 2017 World Biomedical Science Day with the theme : “‘ Antibiotics resistance: biomedical laboratory scientists response to the global threat. ” While lamenting the collapse of the Local vaccines Production Centre in Yaba , Lagos State, he stressed the need for government to pay serious attention to emerging and re-emerging diseases . He also called on government to lay more emphasis on the production of local vaccines . Raheem said, “ The AMLSN is calling on all to rise up to the current challenge of meningitis type C that is claiming lives in our...

On behalf of myself and my foundation, Cancer Eradication Project (CEP) I write to felicitate with the renowned Epidemiologist, Sct (Dr) Bassey Enya Bassey. The fact that your birthday coincided with the International Biomedical Science Day is a lucid testimony of your inherent passion for professionalism. Punctuated with dexterity is your ingenuity of no mean repute. You have scaled the academic echelons and fixed yourself at the highest stratum. You have continuously advocated for equity, Poised in administrative reforms and dedicated to service to humanity. I am not only proud to identify with you as fulfilled Medical Laboratory Scientist but gratified that I have seen the Moses of our time. As you celebrate your birthday today, may you continue to celebrate and may your dreams and aspirations for AMLSN be fulfilled without hesitations. Once again congratulations! Sct. Daniel O. Johnson President cepnational@gmail.com

I read with keen interest the article by one AZOMA CHIKWE. The article passes as one of those banalities that often appear on topical issues to muddy the waters the more and this one typically added nothing new positively to the narratives of the discourse between Medical Laboratory Scientists and Pathologists. Yes, it contains some historical facts about the humble origin and evolution of the profession of Medical Laboratory Science as we know today but so what? Every profession has evolved. There is nothing to be ashamed of in that. God did not create any profession in His 7 days of creation! No profession was created on day 1 or any day for that matter. Today’s medical doctor evolved from the fads of medieval times that ripped off sick people. Everyone has a past and we Medical Laboratory Scientists are not ashamed of our own. I wonder if some of our doctors ever gave a thought as to why Hippocrates had to institute the oath that all aspiring doctors these days have to take before p...

International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IAMLT) established BLS Day in 1996 at the World Congress in Oslo, Norway to promote and celebrate the key role of Biomedical Laboratory personnel in diagnostic and preventive health care systems. Promote and celebrate The purpose with the BLS Day is to increase the awareness of the role that Biomedical Laboratory Scientists have in providing health care. BLS’ play an important role in diagnosis, quality development and assurance, treatment, research, development, and public health care. International BLS Day gives our profession a day to promote and celebrate ourselves as a profession. The theme is selected by the International Body (IFBLS) related with health issues and support the WHO Millennium Development Goals. BLS Day is the day for Laboratory personnel to promote awareness of our profession and the key role played by Biomedical Laboratory Scientists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and re...

Dr Bassey Enya Bassey a renowned Epidemiologist speaks on the prevailing Meningitis in the country. MENINGITIS  IN NIGERIA  - WHAT'S GOING  ON ? The ongoing meningitis outbreak in Nigeria is currently a source of grave concern. The latest reports indicate that since December, Nigeria had reported 2996 cases of meningitis across 16 States. Sadly, 336 Nigerians out of that number died. It is a sad moment for the country and we mourn the victims. Given the widespread nature of the meningitis outbreak, many Nigerians are fearful and anxious. However, as with any infectious disease, it is possible to prevent the spread once you understand the epidemiology of the disease. What is Meningitis? The brain and spinal cord have a protective membrane covering called the meninges. Meningitis is a condition in which the meninges becomes inflamed. This inflammation is usually caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Types of meningitis include bac...