Medical Laboratories Program
- Program Establishment: Established in 1998 as the first program of its kind among private universities in Yemen.
- Graduating Competencies: Dozens of cohorts of qualified medical laboratory specialists have graduated from the program.
- High Competitiveness: Graduates of the program enjoy a distinct competitive ability in the local and regional job market.
- Diverse Career Fields: Graduates play vital roles in health, educational, research sectors, and specialized laboratories both at home and abroad.
- Community Service: The program contributes to multiple community service activities, including free medical tests and health awareness.
- Research Enrichment: The dedicated academic staff of the department participate in publishing peer-reviewed scientific research addressing the most prominent health issues in Yemeni society.
- Qualify students with the scientific, research, and professional skills required in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences.
- Provide students with high‑quality clinical training in well‑equipped laboratories.
- Develop critical thinking skills to enable data interpretation and support diagnosis and follow‑up.
- Prepare students for effective teamwork in delivering reliable laboratory services.
- Engage students in community service activities and scientific research to address public health needs.
- Promote commitment to professional ethics, lifelong learning, and continuous professional development.
A. Knowledge and Understanding:
A1: Identify the fundamental principles, theories, and concepts of basic and applied medical laboratory sciences.
A2: Describe the characteristics and causes of diseases, clinical specimens, and laboratory diagnostic methods for bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites responsible for human infections.
A3: Recognize changes in the levels of biomarkers associated with various diseases and their significance in laboratory diagnosis.
A4: Identify the theories and principles of quality control, quality assurance, and the ethical aspects governing practice in the field of medical laboratories.
B1: Integrate evidence‑based knowledge from various medical laboratory disciplines into professional practice to ensure the accuracy of laboratory tests, results, and diagnostic reports.
B2: Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in laboratory procedures.
B3: Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing clinical laboratory data and diagnostic test results to make professional decisions during the laboratory diagnostic process.
C1: Perform pre‑analytical, analytical, and post‑analytical procedures for various biological samples in accordance with quality management systems and biosafety regulations.
C2: Apply technical skills in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and instruments.
C3: Evaluate and interpret laboratory test results, and demonstrate professionalism in report preparation, data analysis, and the conduct of scientific research.
D1: Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating leadership competence and collaboration with colleagues and healthcare professionals to achieve shared objectives in medical laboratory practice.
D2: Maintain integrity and ethical conduct in dealing with patients, healthcare teams, laboratory data, and patient confidentiality.
D3: Communicate scientific information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and engage in lifelong learning.
Graduates will be able to:
- Perform advanced laboratory tests and procedures with a high level of proficiency.
- Accurately analyze and interpret complex clinical data.
- Apply quality assurance practices to ensure accurate and reliable laboratory results.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to solve problems within the laboratory environment.
- Communicate effectively and discuss laboratory findings with healthcare professionals.
- Uphold ethical standards and maintain confidentiality in laboratory practice.
- Work and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
- Lead innovation and contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory techniques.
- Adapt to technological and methodological advancements in medical laboratory sciences.
- Commit to lifelong learning and continuous professional development in the field of medical laboratory sciences.
- Participate in collaborative research to advance healthcare practices.
- Demonstrate social responsibility and engage in community participation in health‑related initiatives.

- Successful completion of 138 credit hours.
- Passing all mandatory and elective theoretical and practical courses.
- Completing and passing field training in accredited hospitals and health centers.
- Clinical Chemistry
- Hematology
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Medical Parasitology
- Blood Banking and Transfusion
- Histology and Cytology
- Hormones and Biomarkers
- Molecular Biology
Scientific research
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Common bacterial diseases
- Maternal and pregnancy health from a microbiological perspective
- Blood-borne viral diseases (Hepatitis B and C)
- Immunity and vaccines
- Autoimmune diseases
- Clinical biochemistry
- Hematology
- Specialized main laboratories (Hematology, Microbiology, Biology, Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry)
- Supporting laboratories (Computer, Physiology, Anatomy)
- Equipped lecture halls with projectors, computers, and whiteboards, with adequate ventilation and lighting
- Updated physical and electronic library
- Various training centers
- Safe educational environment
- Green spaces and parking
- Sports facilities
Medical Laboratories Program
| No. | Research title and DOI link | Authors | Journal / Conference / Publisher | Scopus/WoS classification | Year | Scientific field |
| 1 |
Domain-specific depression patterns among hemodialysis patients in Yemen: implications for mental-health screening in resource-limited settings
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Nuha Al-Aghbari, Asmaa Al-Awadi, Reham Awfan, Sarah Al-Sharafi, Aya Mareai, Safia Al-Qashaee & Bushra Al-Ghaffari | Renal Failure, Volume 48, Issue 1. / Taylor & Francis | Scopus Indexed / Web of Science (WoS) / Open Access | 2026 | Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Nephrology & Hemodialysis, and Public Health |
| 2 |
Patterns and Predictors of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases in Sana’a City: A Retrospective Study
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TY Alqahtani, MS Al-Hakimi, AS Hudna | Zagazig University Medical Journal | Peer-Reviewed / Internationally-Indexed Journal (Crossref DOI) | 2025 | Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology, Internal Medicine, and Epidemiology |
| 3 |
The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hepatitis B and C Virus in Hemodialysis Patients in Ibb Governorate, Yemen
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RH Ahmed, N Al-Nagar, I Al-Subol, R Al-Wahbi, M Al-Sabahi, M Al-Sabahi, … | Cureus (Part of Springer Nature), Vol. 16, Issue 10. | Scopus Indexed / Web of Science (WoS) / PubMed Central | 2024 | Virology, Nephrology & Hemodialysis, Gastroenterology, and Public Health |
| 4 |
Latent tuberculosis infection and diagnostic performance of the tuberculin skin test among type 2 diabetics in Sana’a city, Yemen
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R Abdul-Ghani, A Al-Awadi, N Al-Aghbari, AA Al-Mikhlafy, … | BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol. 24, Article No. 1065. / Springer Nature | Scopus Q1 / Web of Science (WoS) | 2024 | Infectious Diseases, Diabetology & Endocrinology, Clinical Immunology, and Public Health |
| 5 |
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards toxoplasmosis among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in Sana’a city, Yemen
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R Abdul-Ghani, A Al-Awadi, AS Oqbah, FA Hujaira, MA Alkokbany, … | (Sana’a University Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences), Vol. 18, Issue 3. | Peer-Reviewed / Internationally-Indexed Journal (Crossref DOI) | 2024 | Medical Parasitology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Public Health, and Behavioral Epidemiology |
| 6 |
EVALUATION OF C-REACTIVE PROTEIN LEVELS AS BIOMARKERS FOR IMMUNE RESPONSE AMONG SEPTIC PATIENTS IN YEMEN
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Talal Yahya Alqahtani, Abdulsalam Halboup, Ahmed S Hudna, Ibrahim Al-Subol | Community practitioner: the journal of the Community Practitioners’ & Health Visitors’ Association, 21(07):7. | Internationally-Indexed Journal (Crossref DOI / Zenodo) | 2024 | Clinical Immunology, Internal Medicine, Intensive Care (ICU), and Clinical Biochemistry |
| 7 |
COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among healthcare workers in Yemen
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AA Al Mikhlafy, M Al Karawani, RA Ghani, I Alsubol, AAH Al-Awadi, … | Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal (EMHJ), Vol. 29, Issue 11, pp. 877–884. / World Health Organization (WHO) | Scopus Indexed / Web of Science (WoS) / PubMed Central | 2023 | Public Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, and Behavioral Medicine |
| 8 |
Prevalence of hepatitis C virus among patients with arthralgia: is it logic for screening?
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Arwa Mohammed Othman, Asma’a Ahmed Al-hnhna, Belques Sharaf Al-Huraibi, Rowa Mohammed Assayaghi, Talal Yahya Al-Qahtani, Kamal Hamoud Jahzar, Marwan Mohammed Al-Huthaifi | Virology Journal, Vol. 20, Article No. 162. / Springer Nature | Scopus Indexed / Web of Science (WoS) / PubMed Central | 2023 | Virology, Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology, and Gastroenterology |
| 9 |
Research Article An Initial Survey on the Prevalence of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) among Yemeni Pregnant Women in Sana’a City
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I Al-Subol, M Abdul-Aziz, AA Almikhlafy, T Alqahtani | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 2022, Article ID 9247914. / Hindawi | Scopus Indexed / Web of Science (WoS) / PubMed Central | 2022 | Medical Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Neonatology, and Public Health |
| 10 |
An Initial Survey on the Prevalence of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) among Yemeni Pregnant Women in Sana’a City
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I Al-Subol, M Abdul-Aziz, AA Almikhlafy, T Alqahtani | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology / Hindawi & Wiley | Scopus Indexed / Web of Science (WoS) / PubMed | 2022 | Medical Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Neonatology |
| 11 |
Neonatal sepsis in Sana’a city, Yemen: a predominance of Burkholderia cepacia
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A Salah, I Al-Subol, A Hudna, A Alhaj, AR Alqubaty, W Farie, D Sulieman, … | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology / Hindawi & Wiley | Scopus Indexed / Web of Science (WoS) / PubMed | 2022 | Medical Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Neonatology |
| 12 |
Toxoplasma gondii Infection Among Institutionalized Children with Down syndrome in Sana’a city, Yemen: Implications of Low IgG Seroprevalence
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Asmaa AH Al-Awadi, Rashad Abdul‑Ghani, Abdulsalam M Al-Mekhlafi | Acta Parasitologica, 67(1): 530–534. / Springer Nature | Scopus Indexed (Q2) / Web of Science (WoS) / PubMed | 2021 | Medical Parasitology, Clinical Immunology, Pediatrics & Special Needs, and Public Health |
| 13 |
An initial survey on the prevalence of group B Streptococcus (GBS) among Yemeni pregnant women.
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Ibrahim Hasan AL-Subol, Maha Abdul-Aziz, Abdullah A Almikhlafy, Talal Y Alqahtani | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Hindawi / Wiley) | Scopus Indexed / Web of Science (WoS) / PubMed Central | 2021 | Medical Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Neonatal Infections |
| 14 |
Prevalence and risk factors associated with obesity among students of a private
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Ali Alhaj , Abdulhabib Alqubaty | International Journal of BioMedicine and Public Health (IJBMPH), 3(2): 30–34. | Peer-Reviewed International Journal (Open Access) | 2020 | Public Health, Clinical Biochemistry, and Behavioral Epidemiology |
| 15 |
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency among Newborns in Sana’a City, Yemen
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Mogahid Nassar , Ahmed S. Hudna , Ali Alhaj, Abdulhabib R. Alqubaty, Talal Alqahtani | Zagazig University Medical Journal (ZUMJ) | Internationally-Indexed Peer-Reviewed Journal (Crossref DOI) | 2020 | Pediatrics, Neonatology, Medical Genetics, and Clinical Biochemistry |
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