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  • 1.  AFRICA IS IN NEED OF COLLABORATION !!!

    ASCP Ambassador
    Posted 10-08-2024 02:26

    The ASCP is a center of excellence in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. We recognize its significant contributions and the esteemed value of its professional certification, which is respected and acknowledged globally, creating job opportunities across various regions.

    We thank ASCP for the generous donation of laboratory medicine books to the esteemed Addis Ababa University (AAU). As ambassadors for ASCP to Africa, we actively promote its initiatives in East Africa and beyond. However, we have not received support or guidance from ASCP or any institutions to aid these efforts. Recently, Dr. Mistre from Ethiopia highlighted the need for collaboration in certification in this forum, Laboratory Professionals Members Community.

    This message is directed not only to ASCP but also to all individuals and organizations that can collaborate on certification, Quality Improvement Programs (QIP), and other initiatives. Africa is significantly behind in the practice of Laboratory Medicine, particularly in Pathology, and we must work together to address this gap.


    Giorgis Yeabyo (ASCP, HTL)

    ABiTi Consultancy Services (ACS)

    G. Manager

    www.abiticonsultancy.com

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, East Africa



  • 2.  RE: AFRICA IS IN NEED OF COLLABORATION !!!

    Posted 10-09-2024 12:11

    Dear Giorgis,

    I am the program director for the Medical Laboratory Science Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. We would be happy to explore ways to collaborate with you and your colleagues to assist the laboratorians there in their efforts toward certification, QIP, and other aspects of professional practice.  Our institution values collaborations worldwide and already has ongoing efforts in Africa.  I look forward to discussing how we could assist you in these efforts. 

    Kindest regards,

    Jacen Moore





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    Department of Diagnostic and Health Science
    930 Madison Ave, Suite 676
    Memphis, TN 38163
    jmaiermo@uthsc.edu
    t: 901.448.3355; https://uthsc.edu/health-professions/diagnostic-health-sciences/mls/index.php
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  • 3.  RE: AFRICA IS IN NEED OF COLLABORATION !!!

    ASCP Ambassador
    Posted 10-10-2024 04:07

    Dear Jacen Moore,

    Thank you very much for your prompt response! I'm glad to hear about your willingness to contribute and your appreciation for our collaboration in Africa.

    We are actively working across the continent to establish the Anatomic Pathology (AP) service, implement Quality Improvement Programs (QIP), and ensure the sustainability of services in Clinical Laboratory Science, particularly in AP. Your awareness and involvement in this initiative are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to discussing the details with you soon.

    Yours sincerely,

    Giorgis Yeabyo (ASCP, HTL)

    www.abiticonsultancy.com 





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  • 4.  RE: AFRICA IS IN NEED OF COLLABORATION !!!

    Career Ambassador
    Posted 10-10-2024 20:55
    Hello Giorgis

    I am an adjunct faculty at Rush University SBB program in Chicago. Our SBB program had collaborations with students from Rwanda and Ethiopia. We are are remote learning environment, and my student have had success in acquiring their SBBs in Rwanda. Rush university does have a MLS program that is also online.  You can email me directly and I can forward you to the MLS program director at Rush. 

    Qichao Stephen Ji, MS MSc MLS(ASCP)SBB CQA(ASQ) LSSGB



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  • 5.  RE: AFRICA IS IN NEED OF COLLABORATION !!!

    ASCP Ambassador
    Posted 10-11-2024 04:05

    Dear Qichao Ji,

    Thank you very much for your positive feedback and willingness to share this with the director of the MLS program. I'm also pleased to learn about your students' collaborations with Rwanda and Ethiopia.

    I'll contact you soon to discuss any necessary details, including proposals and plans to work with the countries in need. The establishment of Clinical and Anatomic Pathology services in Africa, particularly in Sub-Saharan countries, is quite limited. Your support and collaboration will play a vital role in enhancing the knowledge and experience of professionals, especially in SBB, as these countries are far behind. 

    Yours sincerely,

    Giorgis Yeabyo (ASCP, HTL)

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    www.abiticonsultancy.com 




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  • 6.  RE: AFRICA IS IN NEED OF COLLABORATION !!!

    Posted 10-09-2024 15:46
    Edited by Kenneth Landgraf 10-09-2024 17:25

    Dear Giorgis,

    It is great to hear from you. Ken Landgraf here, Executive Director of ASCP's Center for Global Health. We appreciate your dedication and advocacy on behalf of ASCP and the medical laboratory workforce and have valued our collaborations with you and your colleagues in Ethiopia. At ASCP, we are always looking for ways to support the global laboratory community and promote excellence and advancement of the laboratory workforce. I apologize for missing Dr. Mistire's earlier post in the community forum. ASCP and the ASCP Board of Certification would be happy to arrange a call with you to discuss opportunities for collaboration, particularly around professional certification. 

    For ASCP members interested in volunteering to support our international initiatives, I encourage you to complete our Global Health Volunteer Interest Form here: ASCP Center for Global Health: Volunteer Interest Form. My team will be in touch as volunteer opportunities arise. 

    Warm regards,

    Ken Landgraf, MSC

    Executive Director, Center for Global Health

    ASCP

    globalhealth@ascp.org



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  • 7.  RE: AFRICA IS IN NEED OF COLLABORATION !!!

    ASCP Ambassador
    Posted 10-10-2024 04:16
    Dear Kenneth Landgraf,

    We sincerely appreciate ASCP's ongoing support for all its activities, within and beyond its scope. This particular project directly involves ASCP, which is why we are emphasizing its significance. The Laboratory Medicine books donated to Addis Ababa University (AAU) represent a remarkable contribution from ASCP, showcasing its commitment to excellence. We will reach out soon with more information regarding our project on the African continent.

    Thank you once again for your support.

    Best regards,
    Giorgis Yeabyo (ASCP, HTL)



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