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On SYNLAB Nigeria’s Secured Patient Portal, Test Result Delivery’s Safe Alternative
In the bid to address the dangers associated with emailing test results of patients, SYNLAB Nigeria, a member of the SYNLAB Group, with ISO15189 Certification in medical diagnostic services, has come up with a secured patient portal as a safer alternative.
Biztellers reports that SYNLAB is a global diagnostic service provider with presence in 35 countries and over 30 active locations across Nigeria.
According to SYNLAB Nigeria its secured patient portal has numerous advantages such as, restricted access which confers on the portal offers a more controlled environment for accessing test results.
It pointed out that the individualised log-in credentials, drastically reduces the risk of unauthorised access, ensuring that only the intended recipient or the patient, can gain access to the confidential health information.
Still on the features, SYNLAB Nigeria highlighted that it comes with enhanced encryption.
It was gathered that this added layer of security, safeguards the transmission and storage of test results, protecting them from interception by malicious entities.
The SYNLAB Nigeria’s patient portal has a user-friendly interface, which ensures that patients could easily access and intuitive advantage of by registering on the firm’s website.
On the SYNLAB Nigeria’s website, it stated, “They can also contact our customer support on ng.enquiry@synlab.com, WhatsApp 08104607653 or walk into any of our 32 physical locations across the country to register”.
Using the patients’ portal, SYNLAB Nigeria maintains has become necessary because while the convenience of email is unquestionable, the risks associated with transmitting sensitive health information, such as test results, cannot be ignored.
“In an era where individuals access their email on various devices, the potential for unintended exposure is a critical concern.
“By embracing the secured patient portal, patients can avoid these risks, ensuring that they access their test results in a secure and confidential manner.
“Beyond safeguarding sensitive information SYNLAB also seeks to foster a culture of privacy and security in healthcare interactions through the adoption of the patient portal,” it added.
The diagnostic expert noted that unintentional access compromises patients’ privacy with high potential for ethical and legal issues.
To drive the point home, SYNLAB Nigeria share a case scenario, using fictitious names.
It stated, “Sarah, wrestling with the news of an unplanned pregnancy, had decided to confide in her mother when the time was right. However, the delicate balance of trust was disrupted when the mother, Anne, curious about an email notification on the shared family computer, opened a document containing Sarah’s test result.
“The consequences of this unintended intrusion were felt immediately. Instead of the empathetic and supportive conversation that Sarah had hoped for, Anne’s discovery led to a confrontational exchange fuelled by emotions of betrayal and disappointment.”
SYNLAB Nigeria opined that this possible scenario draws attention to the inherent risks associated with delivering sensitive test results via email.
“In an age where digital communication is commonplace, the convenience of email often comes at the cost of privacy, as demonstrated in the story of Anne and Sarah.
“The email, a seemingly innocent means of communication, became a channel for unintended consequences. It allowed Anne access to information that Sarah had not yet shared, and the resulting breach of trust altered the trajectory of their relationship,” it added.
The diagnostic expert, also noted that Anne’s inadvertent access to Sarah’s test results underpinned the potential for unintended recipients to view confidential information.
It is the considered opinion of SYNLAB Nigeria that in the healthcare space, where privacy is paramount, this poses a significant risk to patient confidentiality.
Against this backdrop, SYNLAB Nigeria highlighted other dangers of emailing patients’ diagnostic results, as lack of encryption, saying emails, even those containing sensitive health information, were often transmitted without end-to-end encryption.
The firm also pointed out that absence of encryption exposes the data to potential interception, especially when accessed on public networks, adding that it further jeopardises the confidentiality of the test results.
Expatiating on limited control, it said when an email is delivered, control over who can access the information diminishes using the case point of Anne and Sarah, adding that lack of control over who could view the results led to a breach of Sarah’s privacy and a breakdown in trust.
It also raised the issue of digital sharing, which might be indiscriminate.
SYNLAB Nigeria noted that once someone accesses a digital document, the person could easily share it in one click to anyone else.
“The document alone can be transferred to other platforms and shared or the whole mail can easily be shared. Imagine that Anne, shared Sarah’s result to her father and siblings immediately she saw it,” it pointed out.
SYNLAB Nigeria is the leader in medical diagnostic services and specialty testing in Europe and offers a full range of innovative and reliable medical diagnostics to patients, practising doctors, hospitals and clinics, governments and corporates.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday, January 26, 2025, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The two-day summit, scheduled for January 27-28, 2025, is aimed at advancing “Mission 300,” a pan-African initiative to provide electricity to 300 million people across the continent by 2030.
Hosted by the Tanzanian government in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank, the summit will bring together African leaders, private sector stakeholders, development partners, and civil society organizations.
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The goal is to develop strategies for accelerating energy access in underserved regions, increasing renewable energy adoption, and mobilizing private sector investment.
According to a statement released on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, the summit will serve as a platform for sharing expertise, knowledge, and resources to address Africa’s energy challenges.
The first day of the summit will feature ministerial-level discussions, during which participating nations, including Nigeria, will present their national energy strategies, or “compacts,” detailing their plans to achieve universal energy access within five years.
On the second day, African Heads of State will sign the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration, a unified roadmap for achieving the goals of Mission 300.
President Tinubu is expected to deliver a national statement reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to universal energy access and its leadership role in the continent’s energy sector.
He will also highlight Nigeria’s ongoing clean energy initiatives and integrated energy delivery strategies aimed at fostering sustainable development across Africa.
Accompanying the president will be key government officials, including Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, and Special Adviser to the President on Energy Olu Verheijen.
President Tinubu is set to return to Abuja immediately after the summit concludes.
The menace of illegal migration is getting diplomatic attention from the Italian authorities and the Edo State Government.
The Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Fred Itua divulged this in a government house statement issued in Benin City on Saturday.
He explained that the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Edesili Anani had expressed the readiness of the Governor, Monday Okpebholo-led administration to tackle the menace of irregular migration among youths in the state.
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It was gathered that Anani made the stance public on Friday in Government House, Benin City, when Dr. Alberto Cilala, a consultant to the European Union and President of Mattei Africa for Humanitarian Aids Initiative in Italy, led a delegation to her office.
Welcoming the delegation, she highlighted the importance of collaboration to address the challenges posed by irregular migration.
The Coordinator expressed her gratitude to the delegation, and emphasized the transformative impact the partnership will bring to Edo State.
In her words, “This initiative will reduce unemployment, create job opportunities, and address human trafficking and irregular migration. It will also enhance education, skills acquisition, agricultural investment, and infrastructural development for our people.”
On his part, Dr. Cilala emphasized that the Mattei Plan would provide valuable skills to Edo State residents, including tailoring, furniture-making, shoemaking, and more.
“The Mattei Plan was launched by the Italian Government with a focus on six key sectors: education and training, health, security, agriculture, and renewable energy. The goal is to promote integrated development and improve living conditions, particularly in rural areas.
“These projects will be fully funded by the Italian Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Labour,” he stated.
Former Senior Special Assistant to the Edo State Government on Anti-Human Trafficking and Irregular Migration, Solomon Okoduwa, in his remarks, said the Mattei Plan prioritizes practical measures to reduce irregular migration and human trafficking.
“Although nine African countries are involved in this initiative, Edo State is a crucial partner for Italy. This partnership will strengthen bilateral relations under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo,” he said.
Brand Ambassador of the Mattei Plan, Olorogun John Paul, popularly known as Daddy Showkey was at the event and lauded the initiative.
He noted, “This program provides an opportunity for Edo State beneficiaries to gain training in various skills, equipping them for sustainable livelihoods.”
Supporters of the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Saturday morning stormed the Speaker’s Lodge located at 47 Joel Ogunnaike Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos.
The supporters, dressed in pro-Obasa vests and caps, arrived in large numbers at the premises.
According to multiple sources, the group was planning a “heroic welcome” for the former Speaker, who was recently removed from office by a majority of lawmakers in the House.
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Obasa, who was out of the country at the time of his impeachment, was replaced by the former deputy speaker, Mojisola Meranda.
Since her emergence as Speaker, Meranda has presided over two sittings, with Obasa absent from both.
The choice of the Speaker’s Lodge as the location for Obasa’s supposed welcome sparked controversy, as he is no longer officially entitled to the property following his removal.
A resident in the area expressed surprise over the situation, saying, “I didn’t expect that the lodge would be opened for them.”
Armed security personnel, including police officers, were deployed to the area to maintain order and prevent any potential disruption.
As of the time of filing this report, Obasa had yet to arrive at the lodge.
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