Mozambique Achieves Accreditation for its National TB Reference Laboratory
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Fighting to Eliminate Ebola and Strengthen Health Systems: An African Perspective
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New ASLM Country Ambassador Champions Laboratory Medicine in Central Africa
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Smartphone Technology Bolsters Infectious Disease Surveillance
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Partners Meeting Reviews the Implementation of a National Strategic Plan in Angola
Partners Meeting Reviews Implementation of National Strategic Lab Plan in Angola On the 10th of July 2014, ASLM conducted a seminar in Angola that brought together a number of part
ASLM Facilitates Joint SLIPTA Auditor Training and Quality Management System Workshop
ASLM Facilitates Joint SLIPTA Auditor Training and Quality Management System Workshop In collaboration with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ministry
ASLM Continues Commitment to Expanded HIV Viral Load Testing
ASLM Continues Commitment to Expanded HIV Viral Load Testing Though viral load testing is a powerful tool, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for improving the long
Infectious Disease Surveillance in Times of Calm and in Times of Storm
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Combatting Ebola with Leadership and Infrastructure: Exchanging Ideas with Dr. Peter Piot
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