Who we are

 

Association of Pathologists of Tanzania (APT) is a professional association of all pathologists (both anatomical pathologists and clinical pathologists) involving both human and animal health, practicing in Tanzania.

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What we do

 

The Associations main tasks includes but limited to:

1. Promoting best practices in pathology

2. Networking of the pathologists in Tanzania

3. Organizing APT Scientific Conferences

4. Providing diagnostic services to the community

5. Participating in prevention and control of disease outbreaks

6. Participating in providing new advances in technology and disease management through research

7. Providing expert advice to the Government on pathology issues

 

Objectives

 

The objectives of the APT are:

1. Co-ordinate, enhance and strengthen all medical sciences which fall under the umbrella of pathology inclusive of clinical chemistry, hematology and blood transfusion; histopathology and cytology; immunology; , parasitology; microbiology including bacteriology; virology and mycology; neuropathology; and medical jurisprudence.

2. Advance the knowledge of disease within and outside Tanzania through research, publications, conferences and all other means of communication possible.

3. Keep its members up to date on the current developments in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

4. Advise policy making bodies in Tanzania on the future strategies in the development of its manpower and resources in pathology for the betterment of the health of its people.

5. Maintain liaison with other professional associations in and outside Tanzania.