What is SLMTA?
SLMTA is a PEPFAR flagship program for strengthening laboratory systems. It was launched in 2009 simultaneously with the SLIPTA program, which provides a stepwise approach to measuring progress towards accreditation. While SLIPTA measures the laboratory quality by conducting audits, SLMTA provides the how-to with training and mentoring. These 2 programs complement each other and together they provide the tools and processes needed to turn the aspirations of lab accreditation into reality. There is no doubt that the laboratory landscape has been transformed since then.
SLMTA is not just one training curriculum, but a series of learning tools created over time in response to the evolving laboratory needs.
CDC and Uganda work together to strengthen laboratories
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Accomplishments to date
1,643laboratories in 56 countries have used SLMTA
432laboratories in 31 countries are accredited
SLMTA has been implemented in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and Oceania, helping laboratories reach accreditation to international standards.
Upcoming events
No courses are scheduled right now
New SLMTA courses and workshops are listed here as soon as their dates are set.
What do we want to achieve?
- Vision
- Mission
- Goals
Better patient outcomes through sustainable quality laboratory systems and universal access to accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory results for correct diagnosis worldwide.
To transform the laboratory system by strengthening quality management systems aligned to international standards using a continuous quality improvement approach, and by fostering a quality culture based on excellence of services.
To implement the SLMTA/ SLIPTA* program and set laboratories on their path to accreditation as a measure to assure quality diagnosis, disease surveillance and outbreak response.
*SLIPTA - Stepwise Laboratory Quality Improvement Process Towards Accreditation
My SLMTA story
People and countries tell how SLMTA changed their laboratories. Select a photo to watch.
David Cortes, Panama
Siyem Christa, Cameroon
Khadijat Adabale, Nigeria
Jeanne KASALI, DRC
Theophilus Ugbem, Nigeria
Lucia Sisya, Zimbabwe
Vianna Rojas, Dominican Rep.
Fany Cardenas, Peru
Dr. Isabel Pinto, Mozambique
Dr. Cidalia Tembe, Mozambique
Susan Tovela, Mozambique
Anthony Okure G., South Sudan
Tanzania Country Story
Rose Achiro and Wani Stephen, South Sudan
Chipo Chimedza, Zimbabwe
Ihisa Peter D., South Sudan
Dr. Aminu Bashir Mohd., Nigeria
Cambodia Country Story
Nigeria Country Story
Juma Chaplain K., South Sudan
Kukila Jonathan, DRC
Listen to the SLMTA songs
SLMTA Hero Award
Nominate a SLMTA hero (Word form)
Dancing with the Stars
Philippine SLMTA Song - 2024
DRC SLMTA Song - 2023
Fiji SLMTA Song
Zimbabwe SLMTA Song
Nigeria SLMTA Song & Dance - 2018
Nigeria SLMTA Song & Dance - 2023
Cameroon SLMTA Song
ASLM 2016-South Africa SLMTA Song and Dance
ASLM 2016-Cameroon SLMTA Song and Dance
ASLM 2016 - Kenya SLMTA Song and Dance
SLMTA in Motion
Check out the SLMTA music video produced by CDC-Vietnam (featuring David C Murray)