Accredited Medical Laboratories – Protecting Lives, Building Trust

At the Devolution Conference 2025, the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) is shining a spotlight on one of the most vital yet often unseen pillars of healthcare — accredited medical laboratories.

Across Kenya’s counties, particularly in level four and five hospitals, accredited laboratories are playing an increasingly crucial role in protecting lives, guiding accurate diagnoses, and strengthening confidence in the health system.

Why Accreditation Matters in Healthcare

Medical decisions depend heavily on the accuracy and reliability of laboratory test results. Accreditation to the ISO 15189:2022 standard ensures that medical laboratories operate under rigorous quality management systems, qualified personnel, validated methods, and continuous improvement processes.

For the patient, this means:
✅ Accurate and trustworthy results that guide the right treatment.
✅ Timely diagnoses for faster medical decisions.
✅ Reduced errors, saving both lives and resources.
✅ Confidence in healthcare services that meet global standards.

By ensuring that laboratory results are reliable, consistent, and internationally recognized, accreditation builds public trust in healthcare systems and supports Kenya’s broader goal of achieving universal health coverage.

At KENAS, we remain committed to partnering with counties, hospitals, and healthcare institutions to strengthen laboratory quality — because every accurate test result is a step toward better health outcomes for all Kenyans.