25th November, 2011
The Uganda Medical Laboratory Technology Association (UMLTA) has selected the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) in Uganda as the first winner of the Khadil Award of excellence in Medical Laboratory Service. This is in recognition of the enormous contribution the organization has made in promoting excellence in Medical Laboratory Service delivery in Uganda over the years.
The award was given during the 29th scientific conference of UMLTA which took place on 24th November 2011 at the Colline Hotel – Mukono, Central Uganda.
This year’s theme for the conference focused on maternal health which is in line with AMREF’s focus for the next three years as articulated in the AMREF business plan 2011-2014.
The possible beneficiaries of Khadil Award are organizations or individuals working to promote Medical Laboratory Services delivery and that have contributed tremendously to the development of Medical Laboratory Services in Uganda.
The award was presented to the AMREF in Uganda Country Director, Joshua Kyallo by Commissioner of quality assurance Ministry of Health Dr. Mwebaze on behalf of the Minister of Health.
