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HONOR YOUR STAFF

Celebrate Lab Week to honor yourself and your colleagues as a vital part of the lab community and have some fun while doing it!

Lab Week is a great time to generate new awareness and excitement about the laboratory medicine profession while having some fun with your lab team.

FUN IDEAS

Looking for ways to celebrate Lab Week and promote the profession? Check out these fun ideas!

• Set up a Lab Week photo booth

• Create a Lab Week Bingo game

• Show off your favorite Lab Week gear

• Share your favorite case study

• Play some music during lunch or break time and have a dance party

• Lay out a puzzle and work on it during breaks

• Create a team recipe book to give your team something to make at home

Share with us on                     what you and your lab team are doing to celebrate Lab Week by using #UMLTALabWeek25!

UMLTA LABORATORY DAY OF SERVICE

The UMLTA Laboratory Day of Service is a way for laboratory professionals and pathologists to transform their passion for this field into service that both empowers members and strengthens communities.

Muyingo Yusuf - Secretary General,

Uganda Medical Laboratory Technology Association

HISTORY OF MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK

National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW) is an annual celebration of the medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. NMLPW, takes place the last full week in April each year. Medical Laboratory Professionals Week originated in 1975 as National Medical Laboratory Week, or NMLW, under the auspices of the American Society for Medical Technology, now called the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS).

ABOUT LAB WEEK

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (Lab Week) gives us an opportunity to generate new awareness and excitement about the laboratory medicine profession. By getting the word out—to your networks, your local communities, and your healthcare colleagues—you can help everyone understand and appreciate the importance of the work you do.

ACTIVITIES DURING THIS LAB WEEK

UMLTA AGM

UMLTA ELECTIONS

MEDICAL CAMP

COMMUNITY HYGIENE

42nd UMLTA AGM 2025

The Uganda Medical Laboratory Technology Professionals Association (UMLTA) 42ND Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 17th - April - 2025 is anticipated to be a significant event for professionals in the field of medical laboratory technology with the several key expectations during the AGM:

1. Opening Remarks: Attendees should look forward to key speeches from stakeholders, including the association's president and notable guests from the healthcare sector  including regulatory Authorities.

2. Reports: The AGM will feature comprehensive reports on the association's activities over the past year, including financial reports, membership growth, and projects updates.

3. Networking Opportunities: The AGM will serve as a platform for members to connect with each other, exchange ideas, and discuss collaboration opportunities within the field.

4. Election of New Leaders: According on the Association electoral cycle, there shall be elections for new NEC and BEC members or officers, thus we encourage active participation from the membership.

5. Policy Updates: Among the discussions will include updates on regulations and policies affecting laboratory practices within the healthcare sector in Uganda, providing insights into how these changes could impact professionals as it was requested by the Guest of Honor: Hon Min, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng.

6. Recognition of Acknowledgement: Awards shall be presented to outstanding members or institutions or Leaders that have made significant contributions to the medical laboratory field.

7. Future Directions: Sessions will focus on the strategic goals of the association for the upcoming year, including initiatives aimed at improving laboratory standards, enhancing education, and advocating for laboratory professionals.

8. Q&A Sessions: Attendees should expect forums for questions and discussions, allowing members to voice concerns and offer suggestions for the future direction of the association.

VENUE IN PHOTOS

UMLTA ELECTIONS 2025

These Elections are meant to install a smooth transition from the existing National Executive Committee and Branch Executive Committee members to the Newly Elected leaders.

Chairperson IEC

Mr. Jackson Were

COMPOSITION OF INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Secretary IEC

Mr. Charlse Nahabwe

IMPORTANT DATES

UPDATE OF VOTERS REGISTER

2ND JAN - 10TH APR 2025

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

16TH JAN - 17TH FEB 2025

PUBLICATION OF ASPIRANTS

VOTING DAY

20TH - 21ST FEB 2025

17TH APRIL 2025

Presidential Candidates

Fellow professionals,

This profession put food on the table for our children and loved ones. It is our identity, and source of livelihood.

We are holding an election on 17th April 2025 at the Makerere University. This election is a game changer because great minds with capability of changing the professional discourse are in the race.

It's important that you qualify to vote for the change you most desire. To do this, please pay 50k registration fees through the details that the UMLTA secretariat is sharing. For registered members, please subscribe by paying 30k to become an active member.

See you then.

I wish to start by imploring us to stop divisionary engagements as a family of Medical Laboratory. We should desist from hatred, blackmail and sabotage, but rather work in love and perseverance with one another, appreciating that everybody including past leaders, play or played a vital role. Each person has a unique strength in contributing to the development of the fraternity.

STRATEGIC COMMITMENT AND GOALS FOR 2 YR TERM 2025-2027

1. Strengthening Professional Welfare

2.Enhancing Capacity for Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

3. Promoting Accountability and Transparency in Leadership

4.Advocating for Professional Recognition and Development

5. Fostering Unity and Collaboration Among Members

6.Building Resilient Laboratory Services

7. Financial Stability and Growth

General Secretary Candidates

Join Us at the AGM – Your Vote Matters!

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

With excitement I am writing to invite you to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the UMLTA, scheduled for April 17, 2025. This is a crucial gathering for our Fraternity, where we will discuss important matters that affect us all and shape the future of our association.

As a candidate for the position of General Secretary, I am humbled about the opportunity to serve and support our collective goals. I believe that together, we can foster a more vibrant and cohesive professional environment. Your participation in the AGM is vital, as it provides a platform to voice your opinions and contribute to the direction we take as an association.

I faithfully ask for your support and your vote in this election. If elected, I promise to work diligently to represent your interests, enhance communication among our members, and promote initiatives that benefit us all.

Please mark your calendar for April 17th, and I look forward to seeing you there. Let's join hands to create a brighter future for UMLTA!

Best regards,

Muyingo Yusuf
Candidate for General Secretary
UMLTA

Fellow professionals,

This profession put food on the table for our children and loved ones. It is our identity, and source of livelihood.

We are holding an election on 17th April 2025 at the Makerere University. This election is a game changer because great minds with capability of changing the professional discourse are in the race.

It's important that you qualify to vote for the change you most desire. To do this, please pay 50k registration fees through the details that the UMLTA secretariat is sharing. For registered members, please subscribe by paying 30k to become an active member.

See you then.