DIAGNOSTICS
The Unit is a sub-division of Health Technical Services which encompasses Medical Laboratory and Medical Imaging also known as Radiology. This division forms part of the three divisions including Diagnostics, Physical Assets Management (PAM), and Pharmaceuticals which together constitute the Health Technical Services (HTS). Diagnostic Services Unit is responsible for ensuring provision of quality diagnostic, monitoring drug efficacy, and patient management services. This unit is also responsible for formulation of policies, guidelines, protocols and standards for the services in the country
Mission
Strive to provide efficient, effective, accessible, equitable, and affordable diagnostic services to all and contribute to the prevention and management of the country’s health problems through the provision of quality assured diagnostic and interventional services at all levels of health care delivery.
Vision
A health care system with efficient, comprehensive, affordable,quality diagnostic and interventional services which are available and accessible to all people living in Malawi.
Goal
To standardize and coordinate diagnostic services to allow for best practices to be achieved in all health institutions in Malawi.
Principles and Values
The diagnostic service provision shall be governed by the following principles and values:
Principles
- Integrity
- Partnership
- Needs-based care
- Equitable care
- Respect for human rights
- Community participation
values
- Compassion
- Transparency and accountability
- Confidentiality
- Efficiency
Our Services
The Diagnostics division executes its responsibilities through the two units of Laboratory and Radiology.
Laboratory Services
Current services offered include:
- Blood banking
- Biochemistry
- Haematology
- Parasitology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Serology
- Molecular Biology
- Cytology
- Mycology
- Urinalysis
- Immunology
- Histology
- Laboratory Based Research
Radiology Services
Current services offered include:
- Conventional radiography
- Computerized tomography
- Ultrasonography
- Mammography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Research
