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LET'S ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER OF THE BIOMEDICAL SOCIETY TOGETHER The Biomedical Society of Zambia, in partn...
29/03/2026

LET'S ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER OF THE BIOMEDICAL SOCIETY TOGETHER

The Biomedical Society of Zambia, in partnership with AMREF University, is offering exclusive FREE learning opportunities in the following courses - open to all laboratory professionals including students and even those Lab people not fully paid up to be members

1 . Contemporary Life and Soft Skills
2 . Africa Health Collaborative Knowledge Exchange
3 . Health Entrepreneurship Course
4 . Introduction to AHC

Upon completing any of these courses, you will receive certificates recognized by the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

Inbox us the society and it's champions for this program for steps to register and take advantage of this professional development opportunity! 💻📚.


LMMU Institute Of Basic And Biomedical Sciences-IBBS
Biomedical Students Association of Zambia - BMSAZ

The Biomedical Science Corner shall be hosting FREE online lessons on crucial topics for YOU!📅 Saturday: Biosafety and B...
29/03/2026

The Biomedical Science Corner shall be hosting FREE online lessons on crucial topics for YOU!

📅 Saturday: Biosafety and Biosecurity (BSBS) 🧬
⏰ 19:30 - 20:30
- Practical concepts for your lab!

📅 Sunday: Quality Management Systems (QMS) 🔍
⏰ 19:30 - 20:30
- Boost your lab's quality and compliance!

Meeting links and further details coming soon! 💻 Stay tuned!

Follow the link below to the page for more https://www.facebook.com/share/1Jzs6KaDDp/



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Biomedical Students Association of Zambia - BMSAZ
Lab Medicine Society of Kenya
Lab life
Association of Medical Laboratory Professionals
Medical Laboratory Professionals Union of Malawi
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MLT study hub

BIOMEDICAL SOCIETY OF ZAMBIA DEDUCTS MEMBER SUBSCRIPTION FEE FROM ITS MEMBERS AS AGREED AT THE AGMThe biomedical science...
28/03/2026

BIOMEDICAL SOCIETY OF ZAMBIA DEDUCTS MEMBER SUBSCRIPTION FEE FROM ITS MEMBERS AS AGREED AT THE AGM

The biomedical science Zambia, welcomes the recent deductions from our salaries in support of the Biomedical Society of Zambia (BMSZ). Though the deduction amount may be small and wasn't preceded by an official notification, we appreciate and support this move.

We believe this contribution will significantly support the society's programs and activities, particularly those focused on laboratory development and our professional growth.

We encourage the BMSZ leadership to consider the following areas for support and advocacy:

1. Provision of laboratory coats for members
2. Legal aid for members facing work-related issues
3 . Enhanced learning opportunities and professional development
4. Increased engagement and advocacy for medical laboratories
5. Seek for more laboratory positions and promotions
6. Harmonization of salaries for medical laboratory personnel across sectors
7. Effectively communicate with it's members of it's program schedules

Let's continue to support each other and grow our profession!





Biomedical Sciences Corner
Lab Medicine Society of Kenya
Lab life
Association of Medical Laboratory Professionals
Medical Laboratory Professionals Union of Malawi
Medical Laboratory Science
Samuel Kaonga Mule
Chipepo Kaputu

SAMPLE COLLECTION IN MEDICAL LABORATORY Sample collection is a crucial step in medical laboratories . It's the foundatio...
27/03/2026

SAMPLE COLLECTION IN MEDICAL LABORATORY

Sample collection is a crucial step in medical laboratories . It's the foundation of accurate diagnosis and treatment. If the sample is collected incorrectly, it can lead to errors in test results, misdiagnosis, and even harm to patients.

HERE ARE SOME REASONS WHY SAMPLE COLLECTION IS CRITICAL:

ACCURACY OF TEST RESULTS:
The quality of the sample directly affects the accuracy of test results. A well-collected sample ensures reliable data for clinicians to make informed decisions.
PATIENT SAFETY:
Proper sample collection techniques prevent contamination, infection, and other adverse events.
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT:
A good sample helps clinicians diagnose and monitor conditions effectively, leading to better patient outcomes.
LAB EFFICIENCY:
Correct sample collection reduces the need for repeat collections, saving time and resources.

SOME KEY ASPECTS OF SAMPLE COLLECTION INCLUDE:

- Using the right collection technique
- Collect from the right site/point
- Labeling samples correctly
- Handling and transporting samples properly
- Minimizing contamination risks

What's your experience with sample collection in medical labs?

Biomedical Students Association of Zambia - BMSAZ
Biomedical Sciences Corner

24/03/2026

Please observe this malaria blood slide, stained with a 10% Giemsa stain.


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GOOD NEWS! 😊The Biomedical Society of Zambia and AMREF University have partnered to offer free online health entrepreneu...
21/03/2026

GOOD NEWS! 😊

The Biomedical Society of Zambia and AMREF University have partnered to offer free online health entrepreneurship courses to biomedical professionals in Zambia. This initiative aims to address the gap in entrepreneurship skills among biomedical professionals, enabling them to identify and analyze health business opportunities, develop sustainable health enterprises, manage financial risks, apply ethical and legal standards, and design effective market strategies. The program also equips participants with the skills to pitch health business models and bring innovative ideas to life.

Notably, over 30 individuals from each province and some select students from some learning institutions have been trained as champions of the program. These champions will introduce the program to their peers and support them through the registration process. The certificate you earn at the end of the course is certified by the HPCZ as CPD.

The society recognizes that many of its members lack entrepreneurship skills, hindering their ability to contribute to the growth of the healthcare sector and change the socioeconomic standings of its members through entrepreneurship. This program is expected to bridge this gap and empower biomedical professionals to make a meaningful impact.

For more information on the program and registration details, please stay tuned for further updates from the society. You can also learn more about AMREF here: https://amref.org

Best regards

Good afternoon 🌞☀️ Stool specimen 🔬 🧬 🧫 🩸 🧫 🧪 Identify the organism in the field picture below?
18/03/2026

Good afternoon 🌞☀️

Stool specimen 🔬 🧬 🧫 🩸 🧫 🧪
Identify the organism in the field picture below?

🧪 Lab Question! ⁉️When it comes to plasma transfusion, things work a little differently compared to red blood cell trans...
16/03/2026

🧪 Lab Question! ⁉️

When it comes to plasma transfusion, things work a little differently compared to red blood cell transfusion. 🩸

❓ Do blood groups have to match when transfusing plasma? 🤔

👇

✅ Answer: Yes, plasma compatibility is important — but it works the opposite way compared to red blood cells.

💡 Plasma contains antibodies, not red blood cell antigens.
So the donor’s plasma must not contain antibodies that attack the recipient’s red blood cells.

🔬 That’s why:
🟡 AB plasma is considered the universal plasma donor (because it has no anti-A or anti-B antibodies).
🔴 O plasma can usually be given only to O patients.

Understanding this difference is essential in blood bank practice to prevent transfusion reactions. 🧬

Did you know this before? 👀👇


Data from Biomedical Sciences Corner page
Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia
Zambia National Blood Transfusion Service
NHS Blood Donation

Vaginal Yeast Infection: Microscopic Clues 🔬A vaginal swab arrives in the laboratory with suspected fungal infection. On...
12/03/2026

Vaginal Yeast Infection: Microscopic Clues 🔬

A vaginal swab arrives in the laboratory with suspected fungal infection. On microscopic examination, the diagnostic clues begin to appear—budding yeast cells and pseudohyphae, classic findings associated with Candida species.

For medical laboratory professionals, recognizing these microscopic structures is essential for confirming a vaginal yeast infection and supporting accurate clinical diagnosis.

Which microscopic feature do you consider the most reliable clue for identifying Candida in vaginal specimens?🤔

Remember 😂
12/03/2026

Remember 😂

In the picture are batches of samples carefully prepared and packaged for referral to the nearest laboratory to conduct ...
08/03/2026

In the picture are batches of samples carefully prepared and packaged for referral to the nearest laboratory to conduct a comprehensive full blood count.

How do you properly package your samples for referral to another laboratory?

Nine years ago, one of our admins and friends in formal attire after a biochemistry presentation at Evelyn Hone College....
28/02/2026

Nine years ago, one of our admins and friends in formal attire after a biochemistry presentation at Evelyn Hone College. We have achieved significant growth, and let us persist in doing our utmost for the profession we deeply cherish.

Mwendalubi Maria Kaundula Chama
Zulu Kaya
Zulu Nation
Baltimore
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