Recent Activities - 2019

NRL Invited to Address Medical Scientific Organisations in Europe on Quality Testing  

On the 14 - 16 April 2019, NRL General Manager Wayne Dimech presented at a meeting in Dubai on the “Role of serology methods in Toxoplasma & Rubella diagnosis” on behalf of Roche Diagnostics Middle East.  This meeting was well attended by more than 500 participants from mostly Middle Eastern countries.  The programme had sessions on clinical chemistry, endocrinology and infectious diseases with a focus on reviewing the future of laboratory medicine in the region.

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On 17-19 April 2019, Wayne Dimech attended the 10th Anniversary International Medical Forum in Kiev, Ukraine, sponsored by iMF.  This conference celebrated the 10 year anniversary of iMF’s involvement in developing the Ukrainian heath system.  On behalf of Abbott Diagnostics, Wayne presented on the “Meaningful Internal and External Quality Control Measures to Secure Safety of Blood Donations” where the Ministry of Health and key stakeholders are seeking to improve the capacity of blood screening in the region.