NATIONAL MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS' WEEK- NMLPW (India)

History & Background: The NMLPW is an important annual event o the Medical Laboratory Professionals organized in many Countries to celebrate the magnificent journey and to recognize the wonderful contribution of medical laboratory professionals in healthcare services.

Purpose: The primary objective of NMLPW is to commemorate wonderful journey of medical laboratory profession, share its scientific developments & achievement of its members who are truly empowering overall health care delivery system. 

NMLPW in India: In India, it was an initiative of Indian Confederation of Medical Laboratory Sciences (ICMLS) which is an umbrella organization of Medical Laboratory Science Associations. ICMLS is a representative voice of thousands of Medical Laboratory Technologists and Scientists working under various Government and private healthcare establishments across the Country. The NMLPW was started first time in year 2016 by ICMLS affiliated associations. During a short span of time the NMLPW has been recognized nationally as an important event of MLS Professionals.

NMLPW Dates: In India NMLPW is organized every year from 17th to 23 July.

Why 17th July, is important for Indian Medical Laboratory Professionals: The Central Govt vide its order dated 1th July, 2015 had completely revamped the cadre structure of Central Govt medical laboratory professionals which paved the way for setting uniformity in RRs, qualifications, designations, career pathway all over India hence 17th July is considered as landmark date for MLS Professionals and was marked as starting date of NMLPW. 

Activities organized during NMLPW: The NMLPW is celebrated all over India in all major Govt and private healthcare institutions like AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER-Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, LHMC & SSKH­KSCH, Dr RMLH, VMMC & SJH, ESIC Hospitals all over India, CGHS Centre all over India, Railway Hospitals, State run Govt and private healthcare establishments. All members Associations of the ICMLS celebrate this week with great enthusiasm every year. Besides fun and celebrations, it is also an opportunity to discuss about various professional/cadre development issues.  

BLOOD DONATION CAMP

ORGAN DONATION AWARENESS CAMP

EYE DONATION AWARENESS CAMP

TREE PLANTATION

YOGA CAMP

CULTURAL PROGRAMME

SPORTS ACTIVITIES

SCIENTIFIC CME/ SEMINARS

The ICMLS joins hands with its members Associations and invites all MLS Professionals members & non-members including students and faculty members working all over the Country in healthcare establishments, Universities/Academic Institutions, Laboratories etc. to be part of NMLPW celebrations from 17th to 23rd July, every year to promote and celebrate this noble Profession. 

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