SYNLAB Ghana has been honoured as the Overall Best Laboratory Centre of the Year at the 4th Ghana Medical and Diagnostic Excellence Awards, which took place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Patrick Asiamah, also walked away with the prestigious title of Overall Best Diagnostics CEO of the Year, a double recognition that further strengthens SYNLAB’s position as a leader in Ghana’s healthcare diagnostics sector.
The awards were presented by the former Board Chairman of the Health Facility Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) and one-time Chief Executive Officer of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The recognition was described as a reward for SYNLAB Ghana’s consistent record of accuracy, reliability, and innovation in medical testing and diagnostics.
The organisers, Africmedia Galaxy, in collaboration with HeFRA, explained that the honours were designed to celebrate individuals and institutions driving excellence in the medical and diagnostic field. They noted that SYNLAB Ghana’s achievements show its dedication to quality service delivery and patient-centred care, two factors that continue to set it apart from competitors.
SYNLAB Ghana currently operates 20 branches nationwide, with centres in Accra, Tema, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, Koforidua, Goaso, and Sunyani, among others. The company provides access to more than 5,000 different medical tests, ranging from everyday health screenings to advanced diagnostic procedures in genetics and personalised medicine. These include newborn screening, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), DNA analysis, and pharmacogenomics (MyPGx), which allows patients to receive treatments based on their genetic profile.
Industry observers say the company’s focus on innovation and technology has transformed the diagnostic landscape in Ghana. By combining international standards with local expertise, SYNLAB Ghana has helped thousands of patients get quicker, more reliable results while doctors benefit from advanced tools for diagnosis and treatment planning.
The laboratory also operates under ISO 15189 international accreditation, which confirms that its operations meet global standards of competency, accuracy, and professionalism. This international seal of quality is seen as a major factor behind the company’s rising reputation in the region.
As part of the global SYNLAB Group, a leading medical diagnostics provider in Europe and other regions, SYNLAB Ghana benefits from access to a vast international network of specialists, laboratories, and research resources. This link allows the Ghana team to bring cutting-edge practices into the local healthcare space, including faster turnaround times, digital platforms for test results, and high-end medical technologies.
The 2025 double award adds to a growing list of achievements for SYNLAB Ghana. In 2017, the company won the ECOWAS Quality Award, followed by recognition as the Best Customer-Oriented Diagnostic Centre in 2022, and Best Technology Diagnostic Centre in 2023. Industry experts say this track record proves that the company has not only maintained consistency but has also raised the bar for healthcare diagnostics in Ghana and across West Africa.
Commenting on the milestone, SYNLAB Ghana’s management reaffirmed its values of passion, accountability, and customer centricity, promising to continue expanding access to quality healthcare solutions across the country. The company also restated its mission of supporting Ghana’s healthcare system through world-class diagnostic services that improve patient outcomes and medical research.
The Ghana Medical and Diagnostic Excellence Awards remain one of the biggest platforms for recognising innovation and impact in the health sector. Each year, the event brings together top stakeholders, medical experts, policymakers, and healthcare innovators to celebrate achievements and encourage higher standards in healthcare delivery.
For SYNLAB Ghana, this recognition not only reflects years of hard work and innovation but also signals its intention to remain a key player in the future of medical diagnostics in Ghana and West Africa at large.
