Building a culture of data analytics and utilization assists in the identification of trends and patterns that can inform development of diagnostic standards, treatment algorithms, development and validation of vaccines and diagnostics suited to African healthcare contexts, such as point-of-care tests. In the era where antimicrobial resistance is a global challenge, ASLM drives evidence-based solutions for sustainable AMR surveillance and action.

Use of traditional diagnostic methods together with cutting edge technologies like genomic sequencing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in laboratory medicine is used to profile emerging and re-emerging pathogens. These initiatives contribute to improved patient outcome and better disease outbreak preparedness and response.