LabVoice Empowering Africa’s Future: The next five years of Biosafety and Biosecurity
Since its launch in April 2019, Africa CDC has been actively advancing the Biosafety and Biosecurity Initiative (BBI) to strengthen health security across the continent. The five y
Africa CDC Concludes North Africa Regional Consultative Meeting on 2025–2030 Biosafety and Biosecurity Strategy
Tunis, Tunisia — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), with support from the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), successfully concluded
Africa Charts New Biosafety and Biosecurity Strategy to Tackle Cross-Border Threats
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 28 May 2025 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM
Eswatini Launches Legal Mapping and Domestication Planning Process for Biosafety and Biosecurity
Mbabane, Eswatini – May 12-16, 2025: This week marks a key milestone in the advancement of biosafety and biosecurity on the continent, as Eswatini officially launches the legal m
LabVoice: Advancing Biosafety and Biosecurity: Southern Africa’s Strategic Milestones and Future Goals
The Regional Biosafety and Biosecurity TWG for Southern Africa was held on 27th March 2025. The virtual quarterly meeting focused on the progress and future plans of the Africa CDC
Zimbabwe Joins Continental Effort to Strengthen Biosafety and Biosecurity Legal Frameworks
Mutare, Zimbabwe | 6 April 2025 — Zimbabwe has become the sixth African Union (AU) Member State to officially begin domesticating the regionally endorsed Biosafety and Biosecurit
LabVoice: from Novice to Expert: The Impact of Mentorship on Biosafety and Biosecurity Practices
When someone thinks about a mentor, a knowledgeable admired figurehead comes to mind. Others still may envision a step-by-step nurturing relationship where someone guides you ever
ASLM & Africa CDC Advance Biobanking through Training of Experts on ISO 20387 Standards
Last week (3-7 March 2025), the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), in collaboration with Africa CDC and with support from the Mastercard Foundation, hosted a training