Building the Diagnostic Engine for UHC: Advancing the Diagnostic Agenda in Africa
Nqobile Ndlovu, ASLM CEO Universal Health Coverage (UHC) means that all people and communities can access the health services they need without experiencing financial hardship. The
Sustaining Diagnostics: The Impact of the USG Funding Freeze on Laboratory Services in Africa
Dr. Kgomosto Makhaola, Senior Science Manager, ASLMThe temporary suspension of United States Government (USG) funding-primarily through the President’s Emergency Plan for AID
Bringing Diagnostics Closer: A Community Perspective on the Impact of the Resolve Project in Burkina Faso
By Ouedraogo Kouka, Community Member, Burkina Faso In the past, getting tested for a disease at my local health center seemed almost impossible. People from my community had to tra
Looking Ahead
2025 Annual LabCoP MeetingPreparations for the much-anticipated annual LabCoP meeting are underway. This year, the event will be held from 22–24 October in Nairobi, Kenya, bringi
What’s New
ASLM Report Highlights Impact of PEPFAR Funding Freeze on Laboratory Services in AfricaASLM is pleased to release a timely report examining the effects of the United States Governm
Nigeria Charts New Course in Diagnostic Optimization with LabNet Lead
From March 4 – 8, 2025, Nigeria achieved a significant milestone in laboratory systems strengthening through the successful completion of Phase 5 of the LabNet Lead course in Abu
Reaching the End TB Goals: The Role of Strong Diagnostic Networks
Each year on March 24th, World TB Day serves as an important reminder that tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge. Despite being an ancient disease, TB con
Strengthening Guinea’s Laboratory Network: Insights from the LabNet Scorecard Assessment
From February 4 to 6, 2025, a multisectoral committee, designated by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with ASLM assessors, conducted a comprehensive evaluation of Guinea’s
Expert Experience: Malawi’s Contingency Planning During the USG Funding Pause
In response to ongoing reductions in external funding for HIV programming and in anticipation of the USG funding pause, Malawi emerged as a frontrunner in contingency planning to p
ECHO Sessions Summaries: January to March 2025
Between January and March 2025, the Laboratory Systems Strengthening Community of Practice (LabCoP), in collaboration with ASLM and various partners, convened seven impactful ECHO