Framework for GIS Mapping of laboratory systems and networks capacities in Africa
In October 2025, Africa CDC published the newly developed framework for GIS mapping of laboratory systems and network capacities across Africa for publication. Developed in collabo
WHO Standard: Universal Access to Rapid Tuberculosis Diagnostics
Finding and diagnosing tuberculosis (TB), continues to be the most challenging aspect of the TB cascade of care. Each year, an estimated three million people with TB go undiagnosed
ASLM AMR CoP ECHO Session September 6 2024 : AMR through surveillance in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and the South African Situation
In this Antimicrobial (AMR) Community of Practice (CoP) webinar, we focuses on addressing AMR through surveillance in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and the South African
LabCoP Mpox Special ECHO Session #01: Epidemiology, Recent Trends, and the Current Diagnostic Landscape in Supporting the Mpox Response
On 29 August 2024, ASLM’s LabCoP hosted the first session in a series of special ECHO sessions that focuses on mpox, epidemiology, recent trends, and the current diagnostic lands
LabCoP Cookbook Recipe #9: Electronic Return and Notification of Test Results
Timely access to the results from diagnostic testing is critical for the effective management of recipients of care. Healthcare workers need access to results to make decisions suc
August 2024 Extended LabCoP ECHO Session – Updated WHO Hepatitis Guidelines: What Does it Mean for Africa?
On 8 August, ASLM’s LabCoP hosted an Extended ECHO session about improving hepatitis testing through adoption of the new World Health Organization guidance, and how to take advan
Practical Guide to Implementation of Truenat Tests
The Stop TB/USAID/GLI Practical Guide to Implementation of Truenat Tests has been updated to include best practices and lessons learned from countries that have implemented Truenat
July 2024 LabCoP DNO SubCoP ECHO Session – Maximizing Laboratory Efficiency: An Overview of Geospatial Analysis for Diagnostic Network Optimization
On 25 July 2024, ASLM convened a LabCoP DNO SubCoP ECHO session to provide an introduction and overview of geospatial analyses for diagnostic systems strengthening. Geospatial anal
AMR CoP ECHO Session 12 July 2024 – The Rise of Resistance: How Bacteria Outsmart Antibiotics
In this Antimicrobial (AMR) Community of Practice (CoP) webinar, we discuss the sophisticated and crafty methods bacteria use to resist antibiotics. The session presentation is del
July 2024 LabCoP Monthly ECHO Session – Setting up and Running a Sustainable National Equipment Maintenance and Calibration Center: Experience from Uganda
On 11 July 2024, ASLM’s LabCoP hosted a monthly ECHO session that focused on setting up and running a sustainable national equipment maintenance and calibration center and the ex