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A private medical laboratory, Acouns Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre, located at Banana Island, Ikoyi has been sealed off by the Lagos State Government for allegedly carrying out COVID-19 tests without approval.
The Lagos State Ministry of Health disclosed, on Saturday via its verified Twitter handle, that the lab which was also situated in a pharmacy was sealed off on Friday.
The health ministry advised residents “to desist from patronizing Health facilities not accredited by the government for testing or management of #COVID19 cases”, adding that “it poses danger to the community and staff of such facilities”.
“Yesterday, the Lagos state ministry of health through Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency sealed a private laboratory located on Banana Island, Ikoyi for carrying out #COVID-19 tests without the required government approval,” the tweet read.
“The lab; Acouns Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre was also situated in a pharmacy!
“Citizens are advised to desist from patronizing Health facilities not accredited by Lagos state government for testing or management of #COVID-19 cases as this poses danger to the community and staff of such facilities.
“It is illegal to manage COVID19 cases outside of an accredited facility. As a public, we implore you not to go for test or treatment in a private facility that has not been accredited by government. It is dangerous and you might certainly put you at risk.
“Lagos state ministry of health will continue to do its best to ensure that health facilities in the State adhere strictly to standards to guarantee the health and wellbeing of Lagosians.
“Members of the public are encouraged to cooperate fully with Lagos state government to ensure the safety and health of all even as we strive to contain the spread of the pandemic.”
