Synlab Nigeria (Formerly Pathcare Laboratories), the leading pathology laboratory services provider with over 5,000 tests available on its platform, has formally opened an ultramodern facility at Gwarinpa, Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The facility, which is a first of its kind in the location, has state-of-the-art diagnostics equipment and world class pathologists who were brought together to deliver accurate test results as well as exceptional services to customers.
The new diagnostics centre is designed to expand Synlab’s operations in Abuja and deliver services to private healthcare providers, national and regional public institutions in record time. Because of its location, it is expected to meet the diagnostics needs of patients in Abuja and states across northern Nigeria.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr Tolu Adewole, Executive Director of Synlab Nigeria said, “This diagnostics centre is a testament to Synlab’s commitment to bringing world class services to the Nigerian people. With the equipment we have on ground and our network of medical professionals, we are able to support doctors and patients in ways not previously possible.”
Mr Efosa Uwagboe, Regional Account Manager, also reiterated that the facility is a solution to the yearnings of the Abuja people for a bigger facility than the diagnostics centre current operations at Wuse II which will be undergoing an upgrade very soon. He revealed that Synlab also has other facilities within Abuja environs which are Asokoro and Gwagalanda.
Located at 10, First Avenue, Gwarinpa, the facility is second only to Synlab’s Lagos reference laboratory. The patients are also guaranteed the discrete VIP services which many Synlab customers have enjoyed over the years.
The colourful opening ceremony which was held at Gwarinpa was attended by the Federal Ministry of Health, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the National Hospital Abuja, the American Embassy among others.
Guests at the event include Mr Ade Shonubi, Deputy Governor of the CBN; Dr Belgore, Representative of the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire; Dr Jaf Momoh, Chief Medical Director, National Hospital, Abuja; Dr Ribadu, MD, NNPC HMO; Mrs Bola Oyeyemi, President of the FRSC Officers Wives Association; Dr George, formerly of UN Clinics; Dr Auwa Shehu Musa Yar’dua; Dr Felix Ogedegbe, MD Cedarcrest Hospitals; Dr Yar’Adua of The IFC (World Bank); Dr Alao, Zitadel Hospital; Ms. Chidinma Aaron, current Miss Nigeria was also present at the event.
The facility was formally declared open by Mr Ade Shonubi, Deputy Governor of CBN, in company of Dr Tolu Adewole, Executive Director, Operations, Synlab and other dignitaries.
