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Uganda National Health Laboratory Services Achieves ISO Accreditation for All Regional Hubs
Achievement
August 25, 2023
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Uganda National Health Laboratory Services Achieves ISO Accreditation for All Regional Hubs

A major milestone in our commitment to quality and standardization, all regional laboratory hubs across Uganda have now received ISO 15189 accreditation, ensuring reliable and accurate diagnostic testing nationwide.

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New State-of-the-Art Equipment Deployed to Northern Regional Laboratory
Infrastructure
July 15, 2023

New State-of-the-Art Equipment Deployed to Northern Regional Laboratory

Advanced diagnostic equipment has been deployed to the Northern Regional Laboratory, significantly enhancing testing capabilities for endemic diseases in the region.

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Ministry of Health Commends Laboratory Response to Recent Disease Outbreak
Recognition
June 22, 2023

Ministry of Health Commends Laboratory Response to Recent Disease Outbreak

The Minister of Health recognized the exceptional response of laboratory services in containing the recent outbreak through rapid and accurate testing.

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USAID Partners with UNHLS to Expand Laboratory Capacity in Rural Areas
Partnership
June 10, 2023

USAID Partners with UNHLS to Expand Laboratory Capacity in Rural Areas

A new partnership aims to bring essential diagnostic services closer to underserved communities through mobile laboratories and training programs.

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Annual Laboratory Quality Improvement Conference Announced
Event
May 28, 2023

Annual Laboratory Quality Improvement Conference Announced

The 7th annual conference will focus on innovations in quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies for medical laboratories.

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Laboratory Professionals Complete Advanced Molecular Diagnostics Training
Training
May 5, 2023

Laboratory Professionals Complete Advanced Molecular Diagnostics Training

Thirty laboratory professionals from across Uganda have completed specialized training in advanced molecular diagnostic techniques at the National Reference Laboratory.

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New Sample Transportation Network Achieves 24-Hour Turnaround Nationwide
Operations
April 12, 2023

New Sample Transportation Network Achieves 24-Hour Turnaround Nationwide

The recently implemented hub-and-spoke transportation system has achieved its goal of ensuring all samples reach testing facilities within 24 hours of collection.

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