DR. AKABUIKE RECEIVES ECEWS TEAM ON SUPERVISORY VISIT On August 20, 2025, the Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Hon. Dr. Joe Akabuike, hosted a supervisory and supportive visit from the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS). Focus on Laboratory Excellence The visit was centered on the hospital’s Medical Laboratory Services Department, specifically the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Unit. The ECEWS team's main objective was to commend the unit for its recent accreditation under ISO 15189-2012 and to assist with its transition to the updated ISO 15189-2022 standards. The team praised the hospital for its commitment to global best practices, highlighting the accreditation as a significant achievement that positions COOUTH as an internationally recognized medical facility. In appreciation of Dr. Akabuike's leadership, the team presented him with a gift. Dr. Akabuike expressed his gratitude for ECEWS's continued support, acknowledging their crucial role in the hospital's pursuit of excellence. He reaffirmed COOUTH's dedication to upholding high-quality laboratory standards and its interest in future collaborations and capacity-building initiatives. The visit concluded with a renewed commitment to providing quality healthcare services.