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
Africa governments need to invest more in laboratory services
This opinion piece, authored by the CEO of the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), advocates for a significant increase in government investment in laboratory services
Biosecurity threats are on the rise globally, it’s time for Africa to act
The article from The Standard highlights the urgent need for African nations to strengthen their biosecurity systems in the face of increasing global threats. It emphasizes that bi
Mpox: Why diagnostics and labs are crucial to taming its spread
The article “Mpox: Why diagnostics and labs are crucial to taming its spread” from The Standard highlights the critical role of timely and accurate laboratory diagnosti
July 2025 LabCoP Extended ECHO Session: Practical Approaches to tNGS Implementation for Rapid Detection of Drug-Resistant TB: Insights from West Java, Indonesia
The emergence of drug-resistant TB remains a global health threat, with only one-third of individuals estimated to have multi-drug (MDR) or rifampicin-resistant (RR) TB diagnosed a
ASLM and Biomed Connect Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Africa’s Laboratory Workforce and Diagnostics Capacity
The partnership leverages ASLM’s continental reach and technical leadership in laboratory medicine, alongside Biomed Connect’s grassroots presence, innovation-driven initiative
Expert Opinion
The LabCoP Management team recently sat down with Anafi Mataka, Head of Programs at ASLM, to discuss the newly established Global Diagnostics Coalition. This coalition was official
Dissemination of the Report on the Status of Laboratory Professional Associations in Africa
Across Africa, medical laboratory associations are essential for advocacy, professional growth, and quality diagnostics, yet their capacities and resources vary widely. The Federat
June 2025 LabCoP Extended ECHO session: Making Genomics Work for TB: Practical and Cost-Effective Use of tNGS in TB Programs
The emergence of drug-resistant TB remains a global health threat, with only one-third of individuals estimated to have multi-drug (MDR) or rifampicin-resistant (RR) TB diagnosed a
May 2025 LabCoP Extended Echo Session. Closing the gap in drug-resistant TB diagnosis: the critical role of sequencing
The emergence of drug-resistant TB remains a global health threat, with only one-third of individuals estimated to have multi-drug (MDR) or rifampicin-resistant (RR) TB diagnosed a