- 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
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Upcoming Events
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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ASM Microbe
15/06/2023 - 19/06/2023ASM Microbe connects scientists with their science, producing a forum that allows for the sharing of new ideas and knowledge. ASM Microbe will be jam-packed with opportunities to hear the latest advances in microbiology, connect with peers on new collaborations, meet people with similar interests and gain exposure to new techniques in your field.
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AHB
29/06/2023 - 30/06/2023The AHB Symposium is a pan-African conference that sits at the heart of the African healthcare scene. Via the symposium, AHB has curated a platform for promoting public-private sector partnerships and dialogue within the African healthcare sector.
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Eleventh EDCTP Forum
07/11/2023 - 10/11/2023The 11th EDCTP Forum will mark EDCTP’s 20th Anniversary and will be hosted by France. The theme is “Partnering for Global Health Research Innovation and Impact in Africa – Celebrating EDCTP: two decades and beyond”.
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ASLM2023
12/12/2023 - 15/12/2023ASLM’s 6th biennial conference returns to Cape Town, South Africa 12-15 December 2023, for a face-to-face meeting. ASLM2023 is a unique event in Africa, offering the opportunity to learn the latest updates and to debate about hot topics concerning the science, practice and innovations in laboratory medicine, diagnostics, clinical science and public health in Africa. It is the perfect opportunity to share your research, experiences and opinions with the medical laboratory community, clinical experts and public health leaders from around the world. Stay tuned for more info about abstracts and registration.
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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.

- Vibrant communities of practice
- Professional memberships
- Trainings and credentials offered through the ASLM Academy
- A database of 4,000+ experts in laboratory medicine
- 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
- High profile ASLM biennial conferences
- A unique, peer-reviewed journal for African scientists: the African Journal of Laboratory Medicine (AJLM)
- Lab Culture magazine accessible to all
- A website with hundreds of relevant resources
- 20,000+ social media followers
- Updated guidance on the roll out of point-of-care testing instruments
- Framework for IVD regulation in outbreak situations
- Founding member of the African Collaborative to Advance Diagnostics