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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 #UMLTALabWeek26!

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.

43RD UMLTA AGM 2026

The Uganda Medical Laboratory Technology Professionals Association (UMLTA) 4RDD Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 09th - MAY - 2026 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. Confirmation of Regional Branch Executive Committee Members

5. Approval of UMLTA operational Guidelines and Terms of references: Among the discussions will include updates on the Constitution Review and Operational Guidelines reports for approval.

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 HEROES AWARDS 2026

The purpose of the UMLTA Performance Awards 2026 is to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and excellence in performance within the UMLTA community, motivating members to maintain high standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and dedication.

IMPORTANT DATES

PERIOD OF NORMINATIONS

20TH MAR - 10TH APRIL 2026

ONLINEVOTING OF THE NOMINEES

10TH - 19TH APRIL 2026

REVIEW BY THE VETTING COMMITTE

DECLARATION OF THE AWARD WINNERS

20TH - 26TH APRIL 2026

07TH MAY 2026

NOMINATE INDIVIDUALS, INSTITUTIONS OR GROUPS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES