The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) invites all interested member states of the African Medicine Quality Forum (AMQF) to participate in the forthcoming ISO 17025:2017 virtual summer school training.

ISO 17025:2017 is an international standard that specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of laboratories. This globally recognized standard ensures the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results and is essential in various industries, including but not limited to manufacturing, healthcare, and research.

The training targets to empower a team of 50 young and enthusiastic professionals from the National Quality Control Laboratories in Africa to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to meet the high standards set by ISO 17025: 2017.

You are therefore requested to express interest by nominating at least two (2) officers (selection will be based on a first come basis) to attend this virtual training. The nominated individuals should be passionate and actively engaged in laboratory testing and or calibration.

Confirmation of your interest and nominee(s) should be submitted to us by email to Mr. Bonaventure Chilinde (Chairperson-AMQF) at bchilinde@zamra.co.zm, and a copy to Mr. Bationo Jean Fidèle (Senior Program Officer-AMQF) on BationoF@nepad.org, Ms. Amoreen Naluyima (Chairperson AMQF-QMS Subcommittee) on namoreen@nda.or.ug for better planning. The dates for this virtual training will be communicated in due course.

Looking forward to your response.