The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has asked private laboratories willing to join in testing for COVID-19 in the country to be ready to conduct the tests at no cost to the patients “where feasible
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The NCDC stated this in a document, “Integration of Private Sector Laboratories in National COVID-19 Response,” published on its website. According to the document, a Memorandum of Understanding may be signed between the state and the private sector that provides details of cost implications and operational support.
“All staff working within the facilities should be appropriately trained and registered with appropriate national bodies.“Where feasible, testing should be conducted at no cost to the patient. If private patients are charged for diagnostic tests, it should be at cost with no additional charges.
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