Who We Are
Find out more about our vision, mission and our theory of change.
Our Vision
A healthier Africa through access to quality laboratory services for all.
The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is a pan-African organisation committed to achieving a healthier Africa by increasing access to quality laboratory services for all.
Since our founding in 2011, we have worked with key global, regional, and country stakeholders to strengthen laboratory and diagnostic services and networks, and to ensure that country needs, and priorities are reflected in the global laboratory and diagnostic agenda.
Our Mission
To improve clinical and public health outcomes in Africa by enhancing professional laboratory practice, science and networks.
Our goal
The primary goal of ASLM is to promote the value of all medical laboratories and laboratory networks in Africa within all sectors including; Ministries of Heath, National Public Health Institutes, research laboratories, universities and other tertiary institutions, private medical laboratory sector, and National Laboratory Professional Associations as an essential resource to improve the overall health status of Africa. ASLM’s expertise includes, support for the development of specialised diagnostic technology, international accreditations, and quality assurance, a neutral convener of international conferences on critical issues, and fostering development of laboratory workforce programs to meet the growing needs of national laboratory systems.
Quality
Equity
African-owned
Agility
Sustainability
Innovation
Our Theory of Change
ASLM strives to achieve its goals and objectives by coordinating and synergising partnerships, and advocating for and facilitating cost-effective interventions for laboratory strengthening. ASLM brings together programs, expertise, institutions and laboratory professionals to catalyse new initiatives and processes toward improved laboratory capacity on the continent.
Strengthen the laboratory workforce
Ensure populations’ access to quality diagnostics
Improve the efficiency of laboratory systems and networks
