- 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.
View All EventsASCP 2024
04/09/2024 - 06/09/2024The ASCP 2024 Annual Meeting, being held on September 4-6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, is the essential global gathering of the entire pathology and laboratory medicine community. It is an unequaled experience with education and networking opportunities that will help to bring your skills and knowledge to an entirely new level.
Learn MoreWorld Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress
05/09/2024 - 06/09/2024The World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress is the go-to conference globally for all stakeholders in the AMR space to meet, brainstorm ideas and formulate initiatives that can effectively tackle antimicrobial resistance.
Learn MoreCOLDA 2024
19/09/2024 - 21/09/2024COLDA 2024 aims at empowering healthcare professionals (HCPs) to diagnose, prevent, treat, and achieve a cure for liver diseases for the benefit of patients in Africa. The 7th COLDA, will provide a unique opportunity for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, industry representatives, and other healthcare professionals in the African region. Together with support from an international community of experts, they will exchange knowledge on the latest developments and achievements in the management of viral hepatitis and liver disease with a special focus on the African context.
Learn MoreWorld Health Summit
13/10/2024 - 15/10/2024The 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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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