Past conference
21st Annual HuQAS Scientific Conference
- Dates
- Venue
- Mestil Hotel, Kampala, Uganda
Theme
Convergence Of Laboratory Networks & Technology For Quality Laboratory Diagnosis
It is our great pleasure to formally announce the 21st Annual HuQAS Scientific Conference, which will be for the first time held in Kampala, Uganda. We invite all of you to participate in the academic sessions, industry exhibits, and other offerings of this premier scientific event, taking place in Kampala, Uganda from 22nd - 23rd, September 2022.
Indeed, the Annual HuQAS Scientific Conference continues to act as a leading forum in the field of laboratory medicine and brings together scientists, laboratory specialists, clinicians, and industry colleagues to enable scientific exchange and advancement.
The conference will feature innovative and diverse education opportunities, including lectures, symposia/break-away sessions, recent advancements in clinical practice and science, poster presentations, industry exhibits, as well as an excellent social program.
Attendees will thereby have the chance to interact with distinguished experts across Africa.
Uganda provides the perfect setting for laboratory advancements in the region as well as a great atmosphere and excellent sites and culture.
The organizing and scientific conference committees are busy planning outstanding scientific and social programs.
Join us this year for this incredible experience, education, and networking.
Download the conference poster.
Leonard Ndegwa
Human Quality Assessment Services (HuQAS), CEO
Subthemes
- Laboratory Collaborations in the East Africa Community
- Laboratory Human Resource Empowerment
- Evolution of Test Methods and Method Validation
- Digital Transformation for Covid-19 Management
- Biosecurity and Risk Management
- Past and Future of EQA, QC & Regulation
- Automation in the Laboratory Now & in the Future
- Regulation and Quality Management Systems
- Evolution of Test Methods, and Method Validation
- Responding to Outbreaks: Resilient Laboratory Systems

Guests

Dr. Diana Atwine Kanzira
PERMANENT SECRETARY
Uganda Ministry of Health

Dr. Susan Nabadda Ndidd
Commissioner/Executive Director NHLDS/UNHLS
Uganda Ministry of Health
Research presented 14
- Plasmodium falciparum histidine rich protein (PfHRP2 and 3) diversity in Western and Coastal Kenya.
Maureen Akinyi
- GAMETOCYTE CLEARANCE IN CHILDREN, FROM WESTERN KENYA, WITH UNCOMPLICATED PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM MALARIA AFTER ARTEMETHER–LUMEFANTRINE OR DIHYDROARTEMISININ–PIPERAQUINE TREATMENT
Damaris Matoke, Marion Burugu, Protus Omondi and 1 other
- IMPACT OF MENTORSHIP ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF RURAL HEALTH FACILITY LABORATORIES: A CASE STUDY OF MUKONO DISTRICT.
P. Nantale, W. Milka, K. Aloysius and 9 others
- Sustaining the Gains made in Laboratory Strengthening in Resource Constraint Settings in Kenya: A Laboratory Mentor’s Perspective
Edwin Too, Jully Akonji, Rufus Nyagah and 2 others
- Distribution of Candida species causing Oropharyngeal Candidiasis among People Living with HIV in Africa: A systematic review and Meta-analysis
Gerald Mboowa, Benson Musinguzi and Obondo James
- Prevalence of high risk HPV genotypes and associated factors among women living with HIV AIDS in 15 selected Public facilities in Uganda
Nakigozi Harriet
- Exploring the capacity of early Cancer screening and Diagnosis
Joshua Bwambale, Prischilla Itungu and Eleanor Itungu
- Converging technology for focused training and mentorship
Faye Setzer
- Leveraging on Existing Laboratory Information Management System to Respond to Emerging Public Health Emergencies in East Africa
Maria Landron, Nelson Akenga and Rufus Nyaga
Video
- EVALUATION OF DIGITAL PATHOLOGY IN IMPROVING CANCER DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT OUTCOMES IN RESOURCE LIMITED SETTINGS: A CASE OF INTERNATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE IN KENYA
M. Achakolong, E. Seko, W. Musyoki and 3 others
- State of Biosafety and Biosecurity of SARS CoV-2 testing Laboratories in Uganda.
Atek Karigita, Joseph Nkodyo, Sandra Matanyi and 2 others
- Assessment of Biosafety and Biorisk Management Practices among Medical Laboratory Students in Two Institutions in Uganda
Cosmas Andruga, Job Tekakwo, Jean Brenda Gesa and 8 others
- Impact of Randomized Blinded Rechecking program on the performance of the AFB Microscopy Laboratory Network in Uganda: A decadal retrospective study
Andrew Nsawoteba
- Advancing proficiency testing for Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra in resource-limited settings using dried tube specimen: A study by SRL-Uganda
Enock Wekiya
Video