The President commended the two religious bodies for their contribution to the health sector and their partnership with the government in providing solutions to the challenges facing the country.
The laboratory will perform various tests to ensure that medical products manufactured by MEDS and other local producers meet the required standards of quality and safety.
Some of the tests include sterility testing by membrane filtration, growth promotion test of microbiological media, microbiological assays, bacterial endotoxin testing, microbial limit testing, and bioburden testing.
It will also serve as a training and research facility for students and professionals in the field of microbiology and pharmaceutical sciences.
MEDS is one of the leading suppliers of essential medicines and medical supplies to health facilities in Kenya and across Africa, especially those run by faith-based organizations.
The organization also offers warehousing and distribution services, procurement and supply chain management, quality assurance and pharmacovigilance, and health systems strengthening.