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Compliance and Professionalism at KMLTTB


  • Regulatory Authority: The Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the medical laboratory profession. It oversees the accreditation of medical laboratory institutions and the licensing of professionals.


  • Professional Standards: KMLTTB sets and enforces professional standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality medical laboratory services. It emphasizes continuous professional development (CPD) for practitioners to maintain competency and uphold ethical conduct.

  • Compliance Monitoring: KMLTTB conducts regular inspections and audits of medical laboratory facilities to ensure adherence to set guidelines. This includes checking for compliance in areas such as quality control, proper equipment use, and the professional qualifications of staff.

  • Disciplinary Actions: KMLTTB has the authority to take disciplinary actions against professionals and institutions that fail to comply with regulatory standards. These actions can range from fines to suspension or revocation of licenses.

  • Promoting Best Practices: The board actively promotes best practices in the medical laboratory profession through awareness campaigns, training, and workshops to encourage professionalism and adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.

  • Collaboration with Stakeholders: KMLTTB collaborates with various stakeholders, including healthcare institutions, educational facilities, and professional bodies, to ensure that compliance and professionalism are maintained across the medical laboratory field.