Ramsy Medical Laboratories Awards Certificates to Sierra Rutile Technicians After Intensive Training
By Mo Hamad Kargbo
The Ramsy Medical Laboratories Limited has awarded certificates to two staff members of Sierra Rutile Limited after successfully completing a six-week intensive laboratory training program. The certification ceremony took place on October 25, 2025, at Ramsy’s Mediacal Laboratories Facility on Waterloo Street in Freetown.
In his opening remarks, the Technical Director and Deputy Managing Director of Ramsy Mediacal Laboratories, Mrs Wachen Peters, commended the participants Mr. Abu Sillah and Mr. Sahr Ngayenga for their dedication and outstanding performance during what he described as a “boot camp” training. “We put a lot of pressure on output here at Ramsy,” he said. “They went through six weeks of intense training and showed excellent behaviour and attitude throughout. We appreciate their endurance and commitment.”
The Managing Director of Ramsy Medical Laboratories Limited, Dr. Abass Wurie, explained that the training forms part of Ramsy’s broader collaboration with institutions such as Sierra Rutile, aimed at improving laboratory competence and professional standards across the country.
“Ramsy has been in existence for 38 years, expanding from basic diagnostics to advanced molecular biology, DNA, and water analysis,” Dr. Wurie noted. “Our goal is to build capacity and help laboratories nationwide meet international standards such as ISO 10189.”
He added that Ramsy has a long-standing history of partnerships with academic institutions, including the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), Milton Margai Technical University, and the University of Makeni (UNIMAK).
Speaking at the event, Mr. Julian S. O. Campbell, Head of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at COMAHS, emphasized the importance of continuous professional development for laboratory staff.
“Science evolves every day, and so must laboratory professionals,” he said. “On-the-job training like this enhances skills, builds competence, and promotes quality laboratory practice. Without laboratory diagnostics, doctors would be working blindly.”
Mr. Mohamed Tejan Jalloh, Practice Manager at Sierra Rutile, described the training as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen the capacity of its internal workforce rather than outsourcing expertise. “Our laboratory handles over 21,000 patients annually. We realized the need to improve the competency of our technicians through re-certification and practical exposure,” he explained. “This training has already shown results our staff are now developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and demonstrating greater technical independence.”
He praised Ramsy Laboratory for its long-standing support and partnership with Sierra Rutile, which he said began with the supply of reagents and testing services before evolving into full-scale training and equipment support.
The event concluded with the presentation of certificates to Mr. Sillah and Mr. Ngayenga by Dr. Haja Isata Wurie, Co-founder of Ramsy Medical Laboratories Limited.
