# Latest **URL:** https://talk.openelis-global.org/latest.md [Latest](https://talk.openelis-global.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.openelis-global.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.openelis-global.org/tags.md) --- ## [DevDiscussion Break Happening Weekly every Thursday at 17:00-18:00 GMT](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/devdiscussion-break-happening-weekly-every-thursday-at-1700-gmt/242)
**Author:** [@Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Agaba_Derrick_Junior)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/devdiscussion-break-happening-weekly-every-thursday-at-1700-gmt/242 "2026-08-13T17:05:18Z")
Dear community, I have been inspired by an idea that I would like to share with our community, DevDiscussion Break I would suggest having a virtual break where developers gather for a dedicated time like 15, 30, or mor… --- ## [Welcome to The OpenELIS Forums](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/welcome-to-the-openelis-forums/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/welcome-to-the-openelis-forums/7 "2026-08-12T11:27:15Z")
The OpenELIS Global software is an open enterprise-level laboratory information system built on open source web-based technologies that has been tailored for low-and-middle income country public health laboratories. Wel… --- ## [Invitation to OpenELIS Community Slack Channel](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/invitation-to-openelis-community-slack-channel/125)
**Author:** [@caseyi](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/caseyi)\ **Replies:** 304\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/invitation-to-openelis-community-slack-channel/125 "2026-09-23T14:18:36Z")
Please feel free to post here, we will be checking it and it’s active. Most of our communication tends to happen on slack though. If you would like an invite to the community slack channels, please just post! --- ## [Restricting Order Dashboard / Incoming Orders Pane by Lab Unit](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/restricting-order-dashboard-incoming-orders-pane-by-lab-unit/2421)
**Author:** [@Bhupesh\_Gupta](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Bhupesh_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/restricting-order-dashboard-incoming-orders-pane-by-lab-unit/2421 "2026-09-22T18:30:56Z")
Hi everyone, We are integrating our EMR with OpenELIS (latest version: 3.2.2) and running into a permission/visibility issue across lab units. Our Workflow: Orders are sent from our EMR into OpenELIS. We have uni… --- ## [Welcome! Please introduce yourself](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/welcome-please-introduce-yourself/155)
**Author:** [@Moses\_Mutesasira](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Moses_Mutesasira)\ **Replies:** 597\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/welcome-please-introduce-yourself/155 "2026-09-22T17:40:15Z")
Welcome to OpenELIS Talk! Please introduce yourself here to other visitors. Let’s get to know each other! --- ## [Happening This Week — OpenELIS Community Update](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664)
**Author:** [@tasksolver](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/tasksolver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:08am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664 "2026-09-22T06:08:34Z")
Exciting things are happening in the OpenELIS Global community this week! We’re continuing our mission to strengthen open-source laboratory information systems that support public health and clinical laboratories around… --- ## [Two-tier sequential result validation (Lab Head → Unit Head) — has anyone else needed this?](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/two-tier-sequential-result-validation-lab-head-unit-head-has-anyone-else-needed-this/2420)
**Author:** [@Bhupesh\_Gupta](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Bhupesh_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/two-tier-sequential-result-validation-lab-head-unit-head-has-anyone-else-needed-this/2420 "2026-09-18T08:13:02Z")
We run OpenELIS Global 2 (v3.2.2.0) and have a requirement for a validation workflow where two people sign off on results in sequence, not in parallel: Lab Head does the first review — accept / reject / send for retest… --- ## [Ingesting FHIR orders with sample collection appointment date/time for phlebotomy workflow](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/ingesting-fhir-orders-with-sample-collection-appointment-date-time-for-phlebotomy-workflow/2405)
**Author:** [@Bhupesh\_Gupta](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Bhupesh_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/ingesting-fhir-orders-with-sample-collection-appointment-date-time-for-phlebotomy-workflow/2405 "2026-09-18T08:11:11Z")
We are using FHIR to send test orders placed in our EMR over to OpenELIS. We have a workflow where clinicians schedule sample collection appointments, and we would like phlebotomists to manage sample collection directly … --- ## [How to do bi-directional FHIR synchronization between openlisglobal-webapp and external-fhir-api?](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/how-to-do-bi-directional-fhir-synchronization-between-openlisglobal-webapp-and-external-fhir-api/2398)
**Author:** [@ptk](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/ptk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/how-to-do-bi-directional-fhir-synchronization-between-openlisglobal-webapp-and-external-fhir-api/2398 "2026-09-16T08:00:32Z")
Hi guys, We are developing the medical device. I made a decision to leverage OpenELIS as a test integration platform. I was able to provision your docker application stack but I ran into expired certificate issues tha… --- ## [Local docker development setu failure - openelisglobal-proxy | nginx: \[emerg\] host not found in upstream "frontend.openelis.org" in /etc/nginx/nginx.conf:58](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/local-docker-development-setu-failure-openelisglobal-proxy-nginx-emerg-host-not-found-in-upstream-frontend-openelis-org-in-etc-nginx-nginx-conf-58/2417)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_Munjoma](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Ronald_Munjoma)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/local-docker-development-setu-failure-openelisglobal-proxy-nginx-emerg-host-not-found-in-upstream-frontend-openelis-org-in-etc-nginx-nginx-conf-58/2417 "2026-09-09T14:09:34Z")
Running the latest code from the develop branch using the Docker development method is filing with openelisglobal-proxy | nginx: \[emerg\] host not found in upstream “frontend.openelis.org” in /etc/nginx/nginx.conf:58 err… --- ## [GSoC 2026 Project Thread: Backend Integration Testing Standardization and Expansion](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/gsoc-2026-project-thread-backend-integration-testing-standardization-and-expansion/2339)
**Author:** [@Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Agaba_Derrick_Junior)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:59am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/gsoc-2026-project-thread-backend-integration-testing-standardization-and-expansion/2339 "2026-09-08T06:59:33Z")
Hello OpenELIS Community! I will be giving my updates on the Backend Integration Testing project for GSoC 2026. Building on the foundation laid during the contributions from the previous couple of years where we estab… --- ## [endpoint REST del Test Catalog](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/endpoint-rest-del-test-catalog/2409)
**Author:** [@luis.uriarte](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/luis.uriarte)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/endpoint-rest-del-test-catalog/2409 "2026-09-07T21:43:58Z")
Hello, Yes, I meant to post this question on OpenELIS Global Talk. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. I am working on an integration between OpenELIS Global and OpenEMR. My goal is to access the OpenELIS… --- ## [New contributor - exploring OpenELIS for GSoC 2027](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/new-contributor-exploring-openelis-for-gsoc-2027/2407)
**Author:** [@Rishikesh\_Jha](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Rishikesh_Jha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/new-contributor-exploring-openelis-for-gsoc-2027/2407 "2026-09-07T19:49:19Z")
Hi everyone! I am Rishikesh, a CS student focused on Java and DSA. I have got OpenELIS-Global-2 set up locally with Docker, Java 21, and Maven, and I’m currently exploring the codebase to find a good first issue to work … --- ## [Add Order failed to create a new order :](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/add-order-failed-to-create-a-new-order/2415)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Kagimu](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Joseph_Kagimu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/add-order-failed-to-create-a-new-order/2415 "2026-09-07T11:07:07Z")
Hi team, I’m trying to test my PR #4100 after fixing the issue (AccessionValidation Save UX fix) locally using the Docker dev environment. I need a lab number with pending validation results, but I can’t create an order … --- ## [GSoC Final Deliverables Reminder](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/gsoc-final-deliverables-reminder/2411)
**Author:** [@Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Agaba_Derrick_Junior)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/gsoc-final-deliverables-reminder/2411 "2026-09-03T20:29:17Z")
A quick reminder to all GSoC contributors: please remember to complete your final project blog post and final project video as part of the community requirements. As we wrap up, this is a great opportunity to document w… --- ## [External FHIR orders arrive at accessioning with neither patient nor specimen data pre-filled](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/external-fhir-orders-arrive-at-accessioning-with-neither-patient-nor-specimen-data-pre-filled/2395)
**Author:** [@Bhupesh\_Gupta](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Bhupesh_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/external-fhir-orders-arrive-at-accessioning-with-neither-patient-nor-specimen-data-pre-filled/2395 "2026-08-31T16:19:26Z")
Summary When an external EMR places an order via the FHIR Task/ServiceRequest import path (org.openelisglobal.remote.source.uri), the resulting order reaches OpenELIS’s accessioning UI (SamplePatientEntry) missing two t… --- ## [Specimen data from external FHIR orders is never available at accessioning (Add Sample sample-type always blank)](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/specimen-data-from-external-fhir-orders-is-never-available-at-accessioning-add-sample-sample-type-always-blank/2394)
**Author:** [@Bhupesh\_Gupta](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Bhupesh_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/specimen-data-from-external-fhir-orders-is-never-available-at-accessioning-add-sample-sample-type-always-blank/2394 "2026-08-31T13:01:06Z")
Summary When an external EMR places an order via the FHIR Task/ServiceRequest import path (org.openelisglobal.remote.source.uri), a well-formed Specimen resource — correctly referenced from ServiceRequest.specimen — nev… --- ## [Analyzer Bridge -\> OpenELIS FHIR forwarding: HAPI-0287 on webapp /fhir, mTLS required on external-fhir-api - which is the intended path?](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/analyzer-bridge-openelis-fhir-forwarding-hapi-0287-on-webapp-fhir-mtls-required-on-external-fhir-api-which-is-the-intended-path/2375)
**Author:** [@arsen\_a75](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/arsen_a75)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/analyzer-bridge-openelis-fhir-forwarding-hapi-0287-on-webapp-fhir-mtls-required-on-external-fhir-api-which-is-the-intended-path/2375 "2026-08-28T14:29:46Z")
Hi all, I’m integrating two veterinary lab analyzers (via ASTM) through the openelis-analyzer-bridge (legacy image: itechuw/astm-http-bridge:3.0.4) into a self-hosted OpenELIS Global 2 instance deployed via the offici… --- ## [Joining openElis slack community](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/joining-openelis-slack-community/2397)
**Author:** [@Penrod](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Penrod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/joining-openelis-slack-community/2397 "2026-08-27T12:04:13Z")
Hello, I would like to join the slack community. My email is nathansilver17@gmail.com --- ## [Title: Configure Spanish as the Secondary Language Instead of French in OpenELIS Global](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/title-configure-spanish-as-the-secondary-language-instead-of-french-in-openelis-global/2393)
**Author:** [@Aleckgt](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Aleckgt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/title-configure-spanish-as-the-secondary-language-instead-of-french-in-openelis-global/2393 "2026-08-21T18:15:26Z")
Title: Configure Spanish as the Secondary Language Instead of French in OpenELIS Global Hello OpenELIS Global Community, I am implementing OpenELIS Global for a clinical laboratory in Guatemala. Our current deployment … --- ## [Seeking an OpenELIS Database Dump for OMOP Bridge Validation](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/seeking-an-openelis-database-dump-for-omop-bridge-validation/2391)
**Author:** [@abertnamanya](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/abertnamanya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/seeking-an-openelis-database-dump-for-omop-bridge-validation/2391 "2026-08-20T18:09:15Z")
Hello OpenELIS community, I would like to introduce OMOP Bridge, a platform we are developing to help harmonise clinical data from different health information systems into the OMOP Common Data Model (CDM). OMOP Bridge … --- ## [OpenELIS Global 3.2.2.0 Released](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/openelis-global-3-2-2-0-released/2389)
**Author:** [@Moses\_Mutesasira](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Moses_Mutesasira)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/openelis-global-3-2-2-0-released/2389 "2026-08-18T20:12:27Z")
We are pleased to announce the release of OpenELIS Global 3.2.2.0, This release delivers significant improvements across test catalogue management, results entry, localization, usability, and platform reliability. Key … --- ## [OpenELIS Login loop](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/openelis-login-loop/2384)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Kagimu](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Joseph_Kagimu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/openelis-login-loop/2384 "2026-08-15T11:36:03Z")
Hi members am currently trying to navigate through the demo OpenELIS , but stuck here :backhand\_index\_pointing\_down: , I tried Username: jdoe , Password: password , then changed password as instructed but still fails t… --- ## [OpenELIS Global Capability for selecting a specific method for a given order](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/openelis-global-capability-for-selecting-a-specific-method-for-a-given-order/1691)
**Author:** [@angshuonline](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/angshuonline)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/openelis-global-capability-for-selecting-a-specific-method-for-a-given-order/1691 "2026-07-22T17:34:26Z")
Hello Good people, I want to understand whether the following capability is achievable with OpenELIS Global. Specifically relating to the order interpretation and the actual test done. In one of our context, the order … --- ## [Integration with OpenMRS over FHIR](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/integration-with-openmrs-over-fhir/1702)
**Author:** [@angshuonline](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/angshuonline)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/integration-with-openmrs-over-fhir/1702 "2026-07-22T13:48:20Z")
Hi All, I am looking to investigate out of box support for OpenMRS and OEG2. I have looked into the FHIR workflow and also the approach of using OpenHIE and IOL. However, my requirements are much simpler, where I have … --- ## [GSoC 2026 Project: Frontend Modernization & TypeScript Migration](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/gsoc-2026-project-frontend-modernization-typescript-migration/2344)
**Author:** [@Manroop\_Singh](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Manroop_Singh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/gsoc-2026-project-frontend-modernization-typescript-migration/2344 "2026-07-20T14:29:17Z")
Hello OpenELIS Community! I will be working on the Frontend Modernization and TypeScript Migration project for GSoC 2026 under OpenELIS Global. This project focuses on improving the maintainability, scalability, and pe… --- ## [OE latest code, Docker Development - System Error Error : JSON.parse: unexpected character at line 1 column 1 of the JSON data](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/oe-latest-code-docker-development-system-error-error-json-parse-unexpected-character-at-line-1-column-1-of-the-json-data/2367)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_Munjoma](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Ronald_Munjoma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/oe-latest-code-docker-development-system-error-error-json-parse-unexpected-character-at-line-1-column-1-of-the-json-data/2367 "2026-07-16T17:21:02Z")
Hi, Running OE latest code, using the Docker Development instruction throws - System Error Error : JSON.parse: unexpected character at line 1 column 1 of the JSON data Docker WebApp container logs: at org.springframew… --- ## [Not able to access demo site due to invalid credentials](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/not-able-to-access-demo-site-due-to-invalid-credentials/73)
**Author:** [@mvrlife](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/mvrlife)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/not-able-to-access-demo-site-due-to-invalid-credentials/73 "2026-07-09T14:06:12Z")
Hi I am able to not able to access demo site due to invalid credentials ,can someone provide me valid credentials https://global.openelisci.org:8443/OpenELIS-Global/LoginPage.do --- ## [A question about Improve Integration Tests coverage](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/a-question-about-improve-integration-tests-coverage/2179)
**Author:** [@Sameh\_Elwan](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Sameh_Elwan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/a-question-about-improve-integration-tests-coverage/2179 "2026-07-08T11:33:13Z")
I’m drafting my proposal for the “Integration Test Coverage” project. Looking at the current stats, I see low coverage in both Controller Classes (approx. 5.9%) and REST API Controllers (approx. 4.1%). Could you please … --- ## [Reminder about the GSoC Midterm Evaluation](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/reminder-about-the-gsoc-midterm-evaluation/2364)
**Author:** [@Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Agaba_Derrick_Junior)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/reminder-about-the-gsoc-midterm-evaluation/2364 "2026-07-06T05:12:47Z")
Hello GSoC Contributors, This is a reminder about the GSoC Midterm Evaluation. Mentors and GSoC contributors can begin submitting midterm evaluations starting July 6, 2026. The deadline for the Midterm Evaluation (stan… [Next page](https://talk.openelis-global.org/latest.md?page=1)