In a tremendous achievement, the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) announced that its state-of-the-art Molecular Laboratory in the state has emerged as the South-South region for testing Mpox.
Announcing its selection through their X page on Thursday, the management said the health facilities have successfully completed the first two Mpox samples.
Acknowledging its significant move to combat the outbreak of zoonotic disease variants in Nigeria, RSUTH said on October 14, 2024, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)-Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL) made the declaration.
Appreciating the Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Hon. Commissioner for Health, Rivers State, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, the Chief Medical Director of RSUTH, Prof. Chizindu Alikor, expressed delight as he highlighted the efforts of the health team and the importance of this development to the state and region.
The statement read, “The successful completion of the first tests marks a key moment in the hospital’s growing reputation as a hub for cutting-edge medical research and diagnostics. The results, which have already been released to the State Epidemiologist, were sent from the Ministry of Health for testing at the newly established RSUTH Molecular Lab,” the notice disclosed.
He pledged the management’s dedication to delivering innovative and excellence in medical care.
“He also commended the Hon. Commissioner for Health, Rivers State, Dr. Adaeze C. Oreh @Adaeze_Oreh, for her leadership and commitment to public health, which has been instrumental in making this breakthrough possible.”
“This latest development underscores the hospital’s dedication to providing high-quality healthcare and its important contribution to the national effort in combating Mpox, a virus that has become a significant public health concern in recent years, ” the RSUTH management noted.
