The ASLM2023 Conference was held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town from 12 - 15 December.
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About ASLM2023
Welcome to the 2023 ASLM Conference, the premier gathering of laboratory medicine and healthcare professionals dedicated to transforming African healthcare.
Join us at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa, from 12 – 15 December 2023 for this groundbreaking in-person event—the first post-Covid-19 and together let’s discover the transformative power of laboratory medicine and redefine the future of healthcare in Africa. Our theme this year is “Shaping laboratory systems and diagnostics services for the 21st Century: embracing the change”.
Since its launch in 2012, ASLM conferences have played a vital role in emphasizing the significance of laboratory medicine and professionals in the healthcare sector in Africa. This year’s conference brings together leading experts from laboratories, public health, and clinical fields to discuss the latest technical advancements, policy developments, and shared experiences in laboratory medicine in Africa.
The ASLM 2023 conference will discuss challenges and opportunities facing laboratory medicine's evolving landscape. Debates will pave the way for a modernised approach to laboratory medicine in the 21st century by scrutinising cutting-edge innovations and advancements that are molding its future.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of the leading event shaping laboratory medicine in Africa. Register now for the 2023 ASLM Congress in Cape Town, South Africa and secure your place among the continent's leading healthcare visionaries.
By becoming a member of ASLM, you'll gain exclusive access to a unique community of professionals committed to elevating the quality of laboratory services across Africa. In addition to networking opportunities and south-to-south learning, ASLM membership offers a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth and development:
- Discounted registration fees at ASLM conferences, including ASLM2023
- Access to ASLM Academy Courses and Certificate
- An opportunity to contribute to the "Member Spotlight"
- Access to the ASLM individual member listserv emails
- Exclusive entry to the Member Forum, fostering connections and collaboration with fellow members
Welcome to the 2023 ASLM Conference, the premier gathering of laboratory medicine and healthcare professionals dedicated to transforming African healthcare.
Join us at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa, from 12 – 15 December 2023 for this groundbreaking in-person event—the first post-Covid-19 and together let’s discover the transformative power of laboratory medicine and redefine the future of healthcare in Africa. Our theme this year is “Shaping laboratory systems and diagnostics services for the 21st Century: embracing the change”.
Since its launch in 2012, ASLM conferences have played a vital role in emphasizing the significance of laboratory medicine and professionals in the healthcare sector in Africa. This year’s conference brings together leading experts from laboratories, public health, and clinical fields to discuss the latest technical advancements, policy developments, and shared experiences in laboratory medicine in Africa.
The ASLM 2023 conference will discuss challenges and opportunities facing laboratory medicine's evolving landscape. Debates will pave the way for a modernised approach to laboratory medicine in the 21st century by scrutinising cutting-edge innovations and advancements that are molding its future.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of the leading event shaping laboratory medicine in Africa. Register now for the 2023 ASLM Congress in Cape Town, South Africa and secure your place among the continent's leading healthcare visionaries.
By becoming a member of ASLM, you'll gain exclusive access to a unique community of professionals committed to elevating the quality of laboratory services across Africa. In addition to networking opportunities and south-to-south learning, ASLM membership offers a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth and development:
- Discounted registration fees at ASLM conferences, including ASLM2023
- Access to ASLM Academy Courses and Certificate
- An opportunity to contribute to the "Member Spotlight"
- Access to the ASLM individual member listserv emails
- Exclusive entry to the Member Forum, fostering connections and collaboration with fellow members
Daily Topics
Day 1: A changing landscape for laboratory medicine: challenges & opportunities
Day 2: Meeting the challenge and taking the opportunity: The good, the bad and the unexpected
Day 3: The road to transforming laboratory medicine for the 21st century
Day 1: A changing landscape for laboratory medicine: challenges & opportunities
Day 2: Meeting the challenge and taking the opportunity: The good, the bad and the unexpected
Day 3: The road to transforming laboratory medicine for the 21st century
Speakers
Amb Dr John Nkengasong
PEPFAR
Topic: Opening Keynote
Renzo R. Guinto, MD DrPH St. Luke's Medical Center College of Medicine, PhilippinesTopic: Planetary Health and Diagnostics
Dr Yenew Kebede
Africa CDC
Topic: Laboratory governance for responsive and coordinated laboratory systems in Africa
Dr Karen Heichman
Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation
Topic: Innovation and disruptive technology for diagnostics
Dr George Alemnji
State
Department Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy (SGAC)
Topic: Adapting the PEPFAR strategies to the new needs of diagnostics in Africa
Dr Suzanne Kiwanuka
Makerere University
School of Public Health
Topic: Adapting the lab workforce for the 21st century
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu
WHO
Topic: Emerging infections and health threats: introducing the new kids on the blocks
Prof Thirusha Naidu
Department of
Behavioural Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, College of Health
Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Topic: Diagnostic and Laboratories to Achieve Health Equity
Prof Hassan Sefrioui
MAScIR
Topic: Africa as a pole of excellence for diagnostic research and development
Dr
Prof
Partners & Sponsors
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