National TB Reference Laboratory
@NTRLUg
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National TB Reference Laboratory, Uganda. Attained WHO accreditation in 2013 becoming the First Supranational TB Reference Lab in East & Central Africa.
Kampala, Uganda
Joined June 2019
TB Anywhere is TB Everywhere! @DenisOola @ECSA_HC @MinofHealthUG @WHOUganda @GlobalFund @DianaAtwine @reachahand
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“When humanity stands together, no challenge is insurmountable.” @PeterASands in @Forbes: Accelerating countries’ paths to self-reliance is essential. Leverage more from every dollar, support countries and contribute to the broader transformation of the global health ecosystem.
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2 DAYS TO GO! In 2 days, the world comes together for the @GlobalFund Eighth Replenishment Summit – a decisive moment for solidarity, sustainability, innovation and equity in the fight to defeat the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. Together, we will #StopAtNothing to
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COPD remains a silent but rising health burden in Uganda. It affects people at younger ages, especially women in rural communities exposed to biomass fuels and tobacco smoke. @brucekirenga @winterzie @DrBalukuJoseph @katswincey @rkalyes1
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Today, NHLDS had the honour of hosting the @HSC_UG, led by Chairperson Dr. Henry Mwebesa for the commission’s first support supervision visit to @cphluganda since he took office. The Commission toured the facilities, engaged with top management & staff. #Thread 1/3
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@cphluganda hosts Africa’s First Genomics-Based Wastewater Surveillance Training. The training brings together lab scientists & public health experts from ten African countries to strengthen disease surveillance systems through innovative, non-invasive wastewater testing.
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🫁 Let’s talk lung function! Join us on April 23, 2025 (3–4PM EAT) for a deep dive into Mixed Ventilatory Defects with Prof. @brucekirenga Dr. Adrian Mwota @rianom moderated by Dr. @alupo_patricia 👉 Register here: https://t.co/S89z3BFGTN
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➡️ APPLY NOW: The Continental Bioinformatics Training! Public health practitioners from @_AfricanUnion Member States—this is your chance to gain cutting-edge expertise in bioinformatics analysis, pathogen surveillance, and data-driven decision-making. Be part of Africa’s
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ECSA-HC supported the inaugural meeting of the Tuberculosis Supra-National Reference Laboratories (SRLs) Network in Africa! 🌍 SRLs from 🇺🇬 Uganda, 🇧🇯 Benin, 🇩🇿 Algeria; candidates from 🇲🇿 Mozambique & 🇷🇼 Rwanda; CoEs from 🇪🇹 Ethiopia & 🇳🇬 Nigeria; CSOs, @WHO, @GlobalFund, &
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Meet Dr. Snehal Bhagat, Asia Pacific Regional Manager at @globalTBcaucus. “I’m working to end TB through advocacy with parliamentarians in Asia-Pacific…collaborating with advocates strengthens our fight.” Dr. Bhagat is part of the @GlobalFund partnership, driving progress to
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Iraq is home to one of the region’s highest TB burdens. Abdul is a Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) worker bringing treatments, support and care to the homes of people living with TB. Abdul has seen firsthand how innovative screening and diagnostic tools are transforming the fight
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"To our devoted Muslim foot soldiers in the fight to end TB, thank you for your unwavering commitment to providing quality diagnostics and patient care, especially during Ramadan. May this Eid bring peace, joy, and blessings to you and your families. Eid Mubarak!"
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Oath of Allegiance Four @ECSA_HC staff reaffirmed their commitment to integrity, excellence, and service to the region. Together, we continue working to strengthen health systems across our member states. 💼🌍 #ECSAHC #Leadership #HealthForAll
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@NTRLUg & @ECSA_HC launch the 1st AFRO SRL Network Meeting in Cotonou, Benin under the ILSS project, funded by @GlobalFund to strengthen the AFRO SRL network by advancing resource mobilization, an operational plan, social mobilization, & a regional framework. #GlobalHealth #WHO
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"Tuberculosis is preventable and curable. It's time to take action! 🛑💨 #WeCanEndTB by committing, investing, and delivering solutions for a TB-free world. Let’s unite to make a difference!" #providing_quality_diagnostics_forall
#EndTB
#HealthForAll
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Quality lab diagnostics save lives. On this year's #WorldTBDay, @cphluganda through its supranational reference lab @NTRLUg reaffirms its commitment to combating TB through accurate testing & surveillance. @MinofHealthUG @AfricaCDC @WHOUganda
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@NTRLUg is globally recognized. Accredited by SANAS for TB & Molecular TB testing (ISO 15189, 2013). Further accreditation for Proficiency Testing (ISO/IEC 17043, 2018). Training programs accredited by IACET (2020). @MinofHealthUG @AfricaCDC @WHOUganda
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Happy Womens Day to the TB fighters. #MOH
#NTLP
#TBclinic
#MDR_TB_Clinics
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#HC_IV,III,II #Healthworkers TOGETHER WE CAN END TB
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Watch out! Many fraudsters are advertising fake opportunities to con Ugandans. Share this message and help protect someone’s ka money from being conned. Stay alert!
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@cphluganda congratulates it's Quality Assurance Director Mr. Patrick Ogwok Agwa for his selection as the interim Chairperson of the Africa Network for External Quality Assurance Providers. @MinofHealthUG @ASLM_News @WHOUganda @AfricaCDC @GlobalFund @CDCGlobal
ASLM congratulates Patrick Ogwok Agwa (Uganda) and Mwendabai Mulasikwanda (Zambia) on their selection as Interim Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the newly formed African Network of External Quality Assurance Providers (Afri-NEP) during a consultative meeting in Zambia!
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Ongoing Training: @NTRLUg hosts trainees from Zambia, Seychelles, Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Eswatini for SAS CoV-PT preparation. Check out our services: https://t.co/vUZS6o2jCB
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