Dr. Hachid Issam, representing the Institut Pasteur d'Alger (IPA), inspected a Covid-19 testing laboratory at Bejaia University and gave his approval for it to begin operations. The laboratory, set up by the university's medical faculty, is part of Algeria's efforts to combat the pandemic. According to Boualem Saïdani, rector of Bejaia University, the lab meets international standards and can now start testing for Covid-19. The laboratory is located on the university's Aboudaou campus.
During his visit, Dr. Issam reviewed the laboratory's equipment, staff competence, and safety protocols. He also observed the sample collection process from Khelil Amrane hospital to the laboratory. The IPA expert confirmed that the laboratory meets World Health Organization (WHO) standards and IPA requirements. This approval enables the laboratory to start testing samples from suspected Covid-19 patients. The laboratory's opening is part of the Algerian Ministry of Health's strategy to expand coronavirus diagnosis nationwide.
Dr. Issam attended a working session with local authorities, including the wali of Bejaia, Ahmed Maabed, and the rector of Bejaia University. The session was followed by an inspection of the laboratory and its protocols at Khelil Amrane hospital. The IPA expert emphasized that the laboratory's main goal is to bring diagnosis closer to citizens and provide quality results while ensuring medical staff safety.
According to Rector Saïdani, the laboratory will initially conduct 15 tests per day, with plans to increase capacity gradually. The laboratory's staff will handle sample testing, and the university has put in place necessary safety measures. The approval from the IPA paves the way for the laboratory to contribute to Algeria's Covid-19 response efforts.
The Bejaia University laboratory is part of a broader strategy to expand Covid-19 testing across Algeria. The Ministry of Health aims to establish a network of laboratories to facilitate faster diagnosis and response to the pandemic. The IPA's involvement ensures that laboratories meet international standards and provide accurate results.
Dr. Issam's visit and approval of the laboratory reflect the ongoing efforts to strengthen Algeria's healthcare response to Covid-19. The country's authorities have been working to enhance testing capacity and improve the overall management of the pandemic. The Bejaia University laboratory is expected to play a significant role in these efforts.
With the laboratory now operational, Bejaia University is poised to contribute to Algeria's fight against Covid-19. The university's medical faculty has worked closely with local authorities and the IPA to establish a high-quality testing laboratory. The laboratory's opening marks a significant milestone in the country's response to the pandemic.
Key points
- The laboratory at Bejaia University has been approved to start testing for Covid-19 after meeting international standards and IPA requirements.
- The laboratory will initially conduct 15 tests per day, with plans to increase capacity gradually.
- The IPA's involvement ensures that laboratories meet international standards and provide accurate results.
