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Join CAMELS

Membership is open to qualified medical laboratory scientists and technologists practising in Cameroon.

Eligibility

Who can join

Membership is open to all laboratory personnel trained at State-recognised institutions in Cameroon, as well as holders of foreign diplomas from recognised institutions.

  • Trained at a State-recognised institution in Cameroon, or hold a recognised foreign diploma
  • Master's and PhD holders are welcome — classification is based on the underlying entry-level certificate (Lab Technician, HND, or BMLS), to properly recognise foundational training
  • Students currently enrolled in a State-recognised institution qualify for Student membership
Categories

Membership tiers

Full Member

Holders of a Medical Laboratory Technician certificate, HND, or BMLS, and holders of a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or Microbiology with a minor in MLT.

Associate Member

Holders of an Assistant Laboratory Technician certificate.

Student Member

Students currently enrolled in a State-recognised institution.

Fees

Registration & annual dues

Registration fee

5,000 FCFA — one-time, for both professionals and students.

Annual dues — professionals

10,000 FCFA per year.

Annual dues — students

1,000 FCFA per year.

Additional fees may apply for specific projects, as proposed by the National Executive Council and validated annually at the General Assembly of Delegates (GAD) meeting.

Apply

Application documents

Please prepare the following before applying:

Official membership categories (as listed on the application form):

  • Student Member — trainees in any authorised institution
  • Category 1 — Associate Lab Diploma, without initial lab diploma
  • Category 2 — holders of ASOL, ATMS, TAL, TMS
  • Category 3 — holders of TPMS, DSEP, BTS, HND, BMLS, AIMLS
  • Category 4 — holders of MSc, FIMLS, DMLS, PhD in any lab specialty
  • Category 5 — Medicine-Biologiste & Pharmacien-Biologiste diploma holders
Why join

Member benefits

Professional recognition

Formal standing within Cameroon's recognised body for laboratory science professionals.

Training & CPD access

Priority access to workshops, refresher courses and the annual scientific conference.

Advocacy & representation

A collective voice representing members' interests before health authorities and employers.

Apply online

Membership application

Have your documents ready (see the list above), then fill in the form below to begin your application. Our secretariat will follow up with next steps.