Jamaicans encouraged to use accredited labs for testing

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Jamaicans encouraged to use accredited labs for testing

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr Norman Dunn, and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, are encouraging Jamaicans to utilise accredited medical...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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