International BLS Day 15th April 

International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science established BLS Day in 1996 at the IFBLS 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 of BLS Day is to increase the awareness of the role that Biomedical Laboratory Scientists have in providing health care. Biomedical Laboratory Scientists play a key role in diagnosis, quality development and assurance, treatment, research and development in the modern medical sciences.

International BLS Day gives our profession a day to promote and celebrate ourselves as a profession.

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We are pleased to announce the theme for International BLS Day 2025/2026 is:

Biomedical Laboratory Scientists Promoting Sustainability in Clinical Diagnostics

This two-year theme, as selected by the IFBLS Board of Directors, highlights the vital role of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists in advancing clinical health care while prioritising environmental responsibility.

On 15th April 2025, let us celebrate together the innovative efforts of BLS professionals worldwide implementing sustainable practices that improve diagnostics and reduce waste, as we continue to make a profound impact on global health and the environment.

Thank you for your dedication and contributions as we work towards a healthier, more sustainable future.

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IFBLS encourages members to support BLS Day and share your highlights for all to see on social media!

BLS Day 2025 - Video Greetings from IFBLS

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BLS Day 2024 - Video Greetings from IFBLS

 

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BLS Day 2023 - Video Greetings from IFBLS 

 

 

 

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BLS Day 2022 - Video Greetings from IFBLS

 

 

 

BLS Day 2021 - Video Greetings from Dr. Michael Ryan, Executive Director WHO Health Emergencies Programme 

 

 

1997 Biomedical Science - The Key to the Cure: Tuberculosis

1998 Biomedical Science - The Key to Transfusion Safety

1999 Biomedical Science - The Key to Control of Diabetes

2000 Biomedical Laboratory Science - The Key to the Diagnosis of Communicable Diseases

2001 Biomedical Laboratory Science - The Key to Understanding the Genetic Basis of Disease

2002 Biomedical Laboratory Science - The Key to the Diagnosis of Food- and Waterborne disease

2003 - 2004 Public Health Care in Biomedical Science

2005 - 2006 Biomedical Laboratory Science - The Key to the Identification of Emerging Infectious Diseases

2007 - 2008 Contributing to the Health of Mothers and Children

2015 - 2016 Patient Safety First

2017 - 2018 Antibiotic Resistance - Biomedical Laboratory Scientists respond to the global threat

2019 - 2020 Non Communicable Diseases - The role of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists in Detection, Screening and Treatment

2021 - 2022 Testing Times - Biomedical Laboratory Scientists roles in the Covid-19 Pandemic

2023 - 2024 Guardians of Quality and Patient Safety: Biomedical Laboratory Scientists

2025 - 2026 Biomedical Laboratory Scientists Promoting Sustainability in Clinical Diagnostics