LASUCOM Gets Approval To Conduct COVID-19 Test


Posted on: Mon 23-11-2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reportedly given the Lagos State University College of Medicine approval to conduct COVID-19 test.

A statement on Sunday said the acting Provost of the college, Prof. Abiodun Adewuya, spoke on Friday during the induction of the 15th set of medical doctors/5th set of dental surgeons in Ikeja.

“According to him, the molecular laboratory of the college has been granted licence to operate, hence the laboratory can conduct COVID-19 test, among other test.

“He noted that the number two best ranked university in the country has continued on its mandate as a strategic partner with the state government in strengthening the health sector by producing highly trained medical personnel.

“Adewuya said with the induction of the 49 medical doctors and seven dental surgeons to the pool of doctors and dentists in the country, the college has produced 858 medical personnel till date

“He observed that despite the pandemic, the college has continued to attract research grants running into millions of naira,” the statement said.

Source: Punch