UGMC unveils state- of- the-art M680 Immunochemistry Analyzer

The University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC), in partnership with Flokefama Company Limited, proudly announce the installation of a state-of-the-art Integrated M680 Integrated chemistry and immunoassay analyzer at the Centre.

The Mindray equipment brand is the first of its kind in the West African sub-region and the third if its kind in Africa.

According to the Head of Laboratory Services at UGMC, Mr. Pascal Hodogbe, the integrated immunochemistry analyzer is a sophisticated piece of laboratory equipment that helps in the diagnosis of thyroid disorders, infectious diseases, fertility, tumors, and bone diseases.

Other conditions include renal disease, liver diseases, and autoimmune diseases.  

He also revealed that the equipment will be very useful for research purposes, especially with regard to the study of disease mechanisms, and drug efficacy.

"With this equipment in place, UGMC lab is positioned to reduce the frequency of patients moving from one hospital to the other for multiple tests prescribed by their doctors"

"UGMC will also be able to provide lab services to other health facilities within its catchment area to help improve upon  healthcare delivery for patients in Ghana and beyond" Mr. Hodogbe stated.

The CEO of  Flokefama , Mr. Emmanuel Kenny, said during an interview that "the Integrated M680 Immunochemistry Analyser offers exceptional functionality, reliability,  precision and faster turn-around time." 

He indicated that the equipment is capable of performing 600 chemistry tests in an hour  and 240 immunoassays in  an hour, one of the highest throughput on the market.

The CEO of UGMC, Dr. Kwame Anim- Boamah stated that the UGMC remains committed to its vision of distinguishing itself in the provision of world-class patient care, training and research across the sub-region and added that "the installation of this modern lab equipment  as well as mutually beneficial  partnerships such as has been entered into with Flokefama Ltd, is part of measures  taken by  management of the Centre to ensure the realization of this mandate".

The University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD (UGMC) which is a limited liability company  jointly owned by the Ministry of Health and the University of Ghana, is an ultra-modern medical centre aimed at offering high end medical services in Ghana and beyond.

The vision of the UGMC is to be distinguished for world-class patient care, training and research.

UGMC  is  focused on delivering an unparalleled patient & family-centred experience as well as the deployment of a client-centric approach in health care delivery.

The Centre is dedicated to three focal areas namely Patient Care, Medical Training & Simulation and Medical and Scientific Research.

Flokefama Ltd has been delivering world-class health care equipment since 2008.

The Company has installations across Ghana and West Africa in both the private and public health facilities.

Flokefama Ltd represents diverse Medical Equipment Manufacturers, bringing innovative technology to its  clients and developing healthcare in the markets it serves.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith