Noguchi probes into alleged COVID-19 falsification result
The Ghanaian international based in the United Kingdom earlier uncovered how his COVID-19 test was made-up after he undertook an examination at the Institute when his time was up to return to London.
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The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research have released a statement concerning the alleged ‘falsification of COVID-19 testing results at the institute.”
The release written and signed by Prof. Abraham Kwabena Anang is assuring the public that investigations are ongoing and the authorities will finally make the decision when it receives a report on the matter.
Per the statement, the University is embarking on internal investigations and an external one, which will be done conducted by National Security.
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Read the full statement.
Noguchi Internal Investigation concerning social media allegation
I wish to assure staff that the allegation on social media about falsification of COVID-19 testing results at the institute is being treated with grave seriousness. The University has decided that a press release should be put on hold and investigations conducted over the weekend and a report presented to the University for Senior Management meeting on Monday morning 18th January 2021.
Two aspects of investigations are being conducted.
NMIMR internal investigations.
External investigations will be conducted by National Security, which is in discussion with the Coordinator of National Network of COVID-19 testing Laboratories.
Noguchi Internal Investigative Team
Prof. Collins Ahorlu
Dr Michael Ofori
Dr Mary Coleman
Dr Charles Quaye
Dr Ivy Asantewa Asante
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Confirm the validity of the displayed positive CIVID-19 test.
It there any negative COVID-19 test result for the same person?
Interrogate staff who were on duty for any relevant information.
Evaluate the existing COVID-19 testing system from sample taking to the release of results.
Identify any other COVID-19 related issues.
Present report to the Director by 8:00 am
To facilitate this process, all Virology staff and other staff on the COVID-19 testing teams are to report to the institute by 8:30 am on Sunday, January 17th 2021.
Meanwhile, the investigative team may call any staff to hold interactions physically or virtually at any time.
Prof. Abraham Kwabena Anang
DIRECTOR, NMIMR
