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 across Africa. The article highlights that robust diagnostics are critical for effective disease control, especially in the face of ongoing public health emergencies. It summarizes a recent ASLM convention that called for the establishment of well-resourced, standalone laboratory service directorates within Ministries of Health to ensure a more structured and effective national diagnostic system. The piece emphasizes that investing in diagnostics, along with community awareness, is fundamental to the future of healthcare on the continent.

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