Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital Laboratory Head, Chief MLS Bright Ameyaw, Inducted as Fellow of West Africa Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science

Chief MLS Bright Ameyaw honoured for professional excellence and leadership

The Head of the Laboratory Department at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Bright Ameyaw, has been successfully inducted as a Fellow of the West Africa Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (WAPCMLS) as a Chemical Pathology Specialist.

The prestigious international ceremony took place at Wesley Towers, Ridge, Accra, on Wednesday, 14th October 2026.

The induction marks a significant milestone in his professional career and brings honour to the hospital and the entire Western Region health sector.

Chief MLS Ameyaw, who heads the Laboratory Department of Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, was inducted into the prestigious College in recognition of his professional excellence, dedication and leadership in the field of Medical Laboratory Science.

The West Africa Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science is established for the award of the sub-regional professional fellowship, and Fellowship of the College is regarded as one of the highest professional honours in the discipline. Fellows are admitted across different specialties and sub-disciplines of the profession. 

The induction of Chief MLS Bright Ameyaw as a Fellow of WAPCMLS represents an important achievement in his professional journey. Fellowship within a postgraduate professional college signifies recognition within the medical laboratory science community and underscores the value of professional growth, expertise and leadership in healthcare.

Medical laboratory science remains an indispensable component of modern medicine. From the identification of infectious diseases to the monitoring of treatment outcomes and the provision of essential diagnostic information, laboratory services help healthcare professionals make informed clinical decisions.

The accuracy, reliability and timeliness of laboratory results can significantly influence patient management and treatment. Consequently, professionals who lead laboratory departments carry a responsibility that extends beyond routine testing to include quality assurance, staff development, operational coordination and the maintenance of professional standards.

Against this background, Chief MLS Bright Ameyaw’s elevation to Fellowship is a noteworthy accomplishment, particularly in view of his leadership role at one of the important regional healthcare institutions serving Ghana’s Western Region.

Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital is one of the ten regional hospitals of Ghana located in the Western Region. Established in 1938 as a military hospital by the Gold Coast government, it is located in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and serves as the only referral hospital for the whole western region. 

Management and staff of the hospital have described Chief MLS Ameyaw's induction as a commendable achievement and a mark of professional excellence, dedication and leadership.

In a congratulatory message, the hospital noted: "You have made the Laboratory Department and the whole of Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital proud."

The achievement is expected to further strengthen laboratory leadership, quality assurance, and mentorship within the hospital as it continues to provide specialist referral services to all 22 districts in the Western Region.

The entire management and staff of Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital extends heartfelt congratulations to Chief MLS Bright Ameyaw, FWAPCMLS, on this well-deserved honour.

From all of us at MrImpactful News, congratulations, Chief MLS Bright Ameyaw! May this new milestone inspire even greater accomplishments in medical laboratory science and healthcare delivery.