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ASLM encourages medical lab professionals to participate in a myriad of global health conferences that provide opportunities to engage with policy makers, global health leaders, and network with their counterparts from across Africa and the world to learn about new technologies, advances in laboratory medicine, and best practices. Here you will find information about some of the most prominent global health conferences and links to register to attend.

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World Health Summit

World Health Summit

13/10/2024 - 15/10/2024

The World Health Summit is the unique international strategic forum for global health. Held annually in Berlin, it brings together stakeholders from politics, science, the private sector, and civil society from around the world to set the agenda for a healthier future by inspiring innovative solutions for better health and well-being for all.

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Medlab Africa Congress 2024

22/10/2024 - 24/10/2024

Medlab Africa unites lab professionals to share insights, discover the latest lab- tech innovations and address laboratory industry challenges. With sessions representing diagnostics, medical equipment on showcase, disposables, and more, Medlab Africa provides a dynamic platform for advancing lab practices and delivery across the continent.

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20th ICID 2024

03/12/2024 - 06/12/2024

The 20th ICID 2024 is the premier meeting that goes far beyond clinical microbiology and the usual communicable diseases to encompass ALL fields pertaining to infection within a One Health context. The 20th ICID 2024 in Cape Town brings together over 2,500 infectious disease experts from more than 100 countries. ICID 2024 is a place for our global industry and medical community to share groundbreaking solutions for prevention, management, and cutting edge treatments for all those impacted by infectious diseases.

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ASLM Publications

ASLM produces a variety of publications to keep you informed about global health news, the latest medical laboratory research, advancements in laboratory systems technology, best practices, and ASLM's activities and initiatives.

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ASLM Strategic Pillars

ASLM strives to achieve its goals and objectives by coordinating and synergizing partnerships, and advocating for and facilitating cost-effective interventions for laboratory strengthening. ASLM brings together programs, expertise, institutions and laboratory professionals to catalyse new initiatives and processes toward improved laboratory capacity on the continent.

ASLM Strategic Pillars
Laboratory Networks and Systems
  • Assist countries with GIS localisation of laboratory capacity for better planning
  • Tools to measure and visualise laboratory system functionality and performance
  • Policies and guidance to support resilient laboratory systems and diagnostic access for all
Laboratory Workforce
  • Vibrant communities of practice
  • Professional memberships
  • Trainings and credentials offered through the ASLM Academy
  • A database of 4,000+ experts in laboratory medicine
Quality of Laboratory Services
  • Secretariat of the WHO-AFRO SLIPTA programme
  • Stakeholder of AFRAC
  • Practical guidance and tools to implement quality assurance at each level of the laboratory network
  • Large database of certified SLIPTA auditors
  • Online tools for assay validation and verification
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