By Chioma Obinna

The Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors, GMLD, Lagos State Chapter, has appealed to the Lagos State Government to urgently intervene and ensure a speedy resolution of the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU).
In a press statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr. Adekoya Julius, and the Secretary General, Dr. Leo Aniakor, the Guild expressed concern over the growing impact of the strike on healthcare delivery across the state.
According to the statement, the withdrawal of services at screening centres has significantly constrained critical laboratory testing required for safe blood transfusion and effective patient management.
“These disruptions are causing avoidable delays in diagnosis and treatment, thereby placing the health and lives of Lagos residents at serious risk,” the Guild warned.
GMLD further cautioned that the significant progress and investments made by the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC) in strengthening safe and reliable blood services could be eroded if the industrial action persists without timely and effective resolution.
The Guild stressed that no resident of Lagos State should suffer preventable illness or loss of life over issues that are ultimately resolvable through dialogue and negotiation.
It therefore called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to use his good offices to facilitate constructive engagement among all relevant stakeholders and bring the strike to a prompt and peaceful conclusion in the overriding interest of public health.
GMLD Lagos reaffirmed its commitment to supporting policies and actions that strengthen healthcare delivery and safeguard the wellbeing of all Lagos residents.