A Policy workshop was held on 19 December 2019 by the Ministry of Health and Wellness in close collaboration with WHO with the aim of building consensus on the National Laboratory Policy. The participation of a wide range of stakeholders including development partners, professional users and technical experts such as laboratory scientists, engineers, clinicians, pathologists, public health experts, health economists and financers was crucial in view of developing an efficient, cost-effective and sustainable quality health laboratory service.
There is need for a National Laboratory Policy to ensure safety and reliability of health laboratories. The policy will also provide a framework for coordinated delivery of quality and accessible laboratory services country-wide. Mauritius is committed to develop and implement its National laboratory policy to ensure quality health to the population.
