ECHO Session Summary April – June 2026
ECHO Session Summary April – June 2026 Between April and June 2026, a total of 11 ECHO sessions were convened, attracting 2,959 participants from 110 countries, each attending at
Powering One Health: The Integrated GIS Tool Transforming Africa’s Laboratory System
In early June 2026, a quiet but powerful transformation began to take shape in Accra, Ghana. Experts from Africa CDC, the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), Member Sta
LabCoP Connect – Laboratory Community of Practice Newsletter
Volume 9, Issue 2 LabCoP Connect is the official newsletter of the ASLM Laboratory Community of Practice (LabCoP), a platform dedicated to strengthening laboratory systems through
July 09 2026 LabCoP ECHO Session: Sustainable Financing and Pooled Procurement for essential diagnostics
With a growing number of diagnostic tools available for tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistant TB, the challenge is no longer innovation alone, but how to establish clear frameworks
June 11 2026 LabCoP Extended ECHO Session: Strengthening governance and pooling laboratory infrastructure: Towards an integrated approach for sustainable public health, Burkina Faso
Faced with the emergence and resurgence of infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and recurring health emergencies, the need for an integrated diagnostic network and
June 18 2026 LabCoP Extended ECHO Session: Breaking Silos: Leveraging HIV Infrastructure for Integrated Cervical Cancer Screening in Tanzania
Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable when detected early. However, access to screening services remains limited for many women in low- and middle-income countries, where 90
June 01 2026 LabCoP Extended ECHO Session: Data-Driven TB Control: Leveraging South Africa’s Public-Facing TB Dashboard for TB Testing and Improved Decision Making.
On 1 June, a session on data-driven tuberculosis (TB) control was held, highlighting South Africa’s commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability, and public access to
June 04 2026 LabCoP Extended ECHO Session: Data-driven strategic planning and prioritization: Lessons from Nigeria’s National Tuberculosis, Leprosy, and Buruli Ulcer Control Program
Programmatic planning and prioritization should be data-driven, inclusive, and aligned with broader health system goals. However, weaknesses in routine data systems, including limi
May 28 2026 LabCoP Extended ECHO Session: Moving from a Pilot project and siloed interventions to a system-based approach for improved health: A Global Call
Integrated diagnostics is an essential strategy for delivering cost-effective, people-centered health services. Tuberculosis services present an entry point for integration through
