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INTERNATIONAL BIOMEDICAL DAY 2017

International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory
Science (IAMLT) established BLS Day in 1996 at
the World Congress in Oslo, Norway to promote
and celebrate the key role of Biomedical
Laboratory personnel in diagnostic and preventive
health care systems.
Promote and celebrate
The purpose with the BLS Day is to increase the
awareness of the role that Biomedical Laboratory
Scientists have in providing health care. BLS’
play an important role in diagnosis, quality
development and assurance, treatment, research,
development, and public health care.
International BLS Day gives our profession a day
to promote and celebrate ourselves as a
profession.
The theme is selected by the International Body
(IFBLS) related with health issues and support
the WHO Millennium Development Goals.
BLS Day is the day for Laboratory personnel to
promote awareness of our profession and the
key role played by Biomedical Laboratory
Scientists in the diagnosis and treatment
of patients and research in the modern medical
sciences.
The theme for 2017 is:
Antibiotic Resistance: Biomedical Laboratory
Scientists respond to the global threat
Importance of BLS Day
Biomedical Laboratory Scientists are one of the
largest groups of health care professionals
yet our role in medicine is poorly understood by
the patients and their families and even
our colleagues within health care administration.
A Biomedical Laboratory Scientist finds out the
causes of the disease which ensures
better treatment and cure. We understand the
work we do and its significance to the patients.
We are the experts in our field and the very best
people to carry our message.
Guidelines for celebrating BLS Day can be found
at http://ifbls.org/images/
BLS_Day_Guide_to_Arrangements_Revised_2017.pdf
On behalf of the IFBLS’ Council we hope that you
use the BLS Day actively and promote the BLS’
professional skills and contributions to ensure
good health services.
Happy BLS day!

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