Noguchi To Probe Allegations Of Falsification Of Covid-19 Test Results
The Noguchi Memorial Institute has opened investigations on allegations of the falsification of Covid-19 test results.
This comes after one Kofi Acheampong alleged that the institute falsified his Coronavirus test.
According to him, he went for a COVID-19 test on January 10, 2021 at the Institute as directed by British Airwaves and it came out positive.
However, he further explained that after the test came out positive someone called from the Institute, asking him to pay Gh¢500 for them to change the results to negative.
In a statement, the institute indicated that it's treating the allegation with 'grave seriousness' and that 'two aspects of investigations are being conducted'.
Read the full statement below
Good morning, All,
I wish to assure staff that the allegation on social media about falsification of COVID-19 testing results at the institute is being treated with grave seriousness. The University has decided that a press release should be put on hold and investigations conducted over the weekend and a report presented to the University for Senior Management meeting on Monday morning 18th January 2021.
Two aspects of investigations are being conducted.
NMIMR internal investigations.
External investigations will be conducted by National Security, which is in discussion with the Coordinator of the National Network of COVID-19 testing Laboratories.
Noguchi Internal Investigative Team
Prof. Collins Ahorlu Dr. Michael Ofori Dr. Mary Coleman Dr. Charles Quaye Dr. Ivy Asantewa Asante
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Confirm the validity of the displayed positive CIVID-19 test.
Is there any negative COVID-19 test result for the same person?
Interrogate staff who were on duty for any relevant information.
Evaluate the existing COVID-19 testing system from sample taking to the release of results.
Identify any other COVID-19 related issues.
Present report to the Director by 8:00 am
To facilitate this process, all Virology staff and other staff on the COVID-19 testing teams are to report to the institute by 8:30 am on Sunday, January 17th, 2021.
Meanwhile, the investigative team may call any staff to hold interactions physically or virtually at any time.
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