ASLM2025 Special Convention on Diagnostics – Media Engagement
The media and publicity strategy involved pre-convention, during the convention and post-convention. The approach was designed to ensure a 360Degrees communication engagement. The
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
Minimum Package for Sustainable Laboratory Systems
A Framework for Prioritizing Laboratory Systems Strengthening in the context of Reduced External Funding Diagnostics play a central role in ensuring quality health care and are fun
LabVoice: Beyond the Test Tube: Environmental Sampling as the Catalyst for Waste Safety
Management of medical waste is an ongoing challenge for many African countries. Notably, the management of liquid laboratory waste is topical as analysers produce a lot of liquid w
August 2025 Extended Echo Session: Non-sputum-based tests for TB: hype or hope?
7 August 2025 Every year, an estimated 3 million people with TB go undiagnosed due to limited access to quality diagnostics, weak health systems and reliance on sputum samples. Non
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
LabVoice Issue 01 Amplifying the Pulse of Diagnostics
Editor-in-Chief’s Note: Welcome to the Pulse of Diagnostics in Africa! Welcome to the very first edition of LabVoice Newsletter —where the spotlight shines bright on diagnostic
ASLM Annual Report 2023 – 2025
As we reflect on the past two years, I am filled with immense pride and appreciation for the remarkable strides achieved at the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM). Our
Issue Brief on Laboratory Leadership in Africa
Our project aims to identify the roles, responsibilities, skills, and requirements by the laboratory directorates to fulfill their mandate including planning, mobilizing funding, e