Histology laboratory for cancer analysis is being exercised in most parts of the world and is still in a developmental phase in various developing countries like Ethiopia. This branch contributes a significant portion in the cutting edge effective diagnosis in pathology and crucial information to the therapeutic decision in this disease. This laboratory has used the routine staining dyes of Hematoxylin and Eosin for a long time(H&E). However, modern science and the demand for the analysis of cancer types asked to develop various routine and special staining methods in complex reagents, antibodies, and lengthy procedures. Therefore, sharing experience with other low resource setting laboratories is not optional but mandatory.
Various changes that have taken place in the pathology industry over the last decade have led to significant changes in the required skills for pathology laboratory professionals. These professionals are qualified to carry out several surgical and autopsy samples in receiving and processing samples, preparing chemicals, coordinating and conducting research, involving the training of other laboratory personnel when needed, and performing other duties assigned, including LQMS. Considering the tasks to be completed, there should be trained and experienced histology laboratory professionals to achieve and produce a qualified output from the pathology
laboratory industry. However, histology laboratory professionals in the low resource set up laboratories like Ethiopia require extensive training and maintenance of knowledge and experience from any recognized institution. Understanding this; the National Society of Histotechnology (NSH), through the legend David J. Davis HT(ASCP), QIHC, who orchestrated the foundation of the knowledge of Histopathology Techniques by spending weeks in the capital, Addis Ababa, in theoretical and practical training in one of the largest public hospital in Ethiopia. And now he let free membership of NSH to Ethiopian histology laboratory professionals. It is an excellent "GIFT" to the professionals and the country. They will obtain free webinars, share their experiences through Block, and enjoy the profession with NSH families!
A study shows that there is significant scarcity in delivering histopathology services in the country. The scarcity is the setup of the pathology laboratory and the quality of expert professionals who deliver quality products to satisfy customers and maintain professionalism. Thus, being a membership of NSH to these professionals is an outstanding opportunity. Thus, what to expect from both NSH and these professionals?
References
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3. Giorgis O., et al., Status of Histopathology Services in Ethiopia, Am J Clin Pathol, 2020;153:3-4
Written by: Giorgis Yeabyo, MCLM, ASCP, HTL, Abeba Consultancy Services | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia#2022#Blog#MemberStories