- Assist countries with GIS localisation of laboratory capacity for better planning
- Tools to measure and visualise laboratory system functionality and performance
- Policies and guidance to support resilient laboratory systems and diagnostic access for all
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Upcoming Events
ASLM encourages medical lab professionals to participate in a myriad of global health conferences that provide opportunities to engage with policy makers, global health leaders, and network with their counterparts from across Africa and the world to learn about new technologies, advances in laboratory medicine, and best practices. Here you will find information about some of the most prominent global health conferences and links to register to attend.
View All EventsCelebrateLAB West Africa Conference
23/04/2024 - 25/04/2024This conference brings together scientists involved in treatment, pathogenesis, and prevention research in Africa to share pivotal findings, promote collaboration, and transfer experiences across several fields and many continents and showcases cutting-edge knowledge in laboratory medicine and diagnostics.
Learn MoreINTEREST
14/05/2024 - 17/05/2024The annual INTEREST Conference is the premier scientific conference for HIV in Africa and brings together scientists involved in HIV treatment, pathogenesis, and prevention research from around the world. The conference will showcase cutting-edge knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV and the prevention of the HIV-1 infection. Additionally, it will continue to foster building a community of African physicians and scientists to facilitate the implementation of local solutions for the management of patients living with HIV-1 infection and for the prevention of HIV transmission.
Learn MoreMcGill Summer Institutes in Global Health
21/05/2024 - 14/06/2024The McGill Summer Institutes feature internationally known faculty, a focus on highly applicable new knowledge, and an opportunity to network with fellow global health professionals from around the world. The unique format of short, non-credit, professional development courses attracts a diverse group of participants, from industry leaders to NGO’s, academics and researchers, and advocacy group members.
Learn More2nd AHB Symposium
23/05/2024The 2nd AHB Symposium on Africa Women’s Health is themed, “A New Dawn of Partnerships for Women’s Health”. Join the delegation in advocating, acting on, and advancing partnerships for women’s health in Africa.
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ASLM produces a variety of publications to keep you informed about global health news, the latest medical laboratory research, advancements in laboratory systems technology, best practices, and ASLM's activities and initiatives.
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ASLM Strategic Pillars
ASLM strives to achieve its goals and objectives by coordinating and synergizing 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.
- Vibrant communities of practice
- Professional memberships
- Trainings and credentials offered through the ASLM Academy
- A database of 4,000+ experts in laboratory medicine
- Secretariat of the WHO-AFRO SLIPTA programme
- Stakeholder of AFRAC
- Practical guidance and tools to implement quality assurance at each level of the laboratory network
- Large database of certified SLIPTA auditors
- Online tools for assay validation and verification
- High profile ASLM biennial conferences
- A unique, peer-reviewed journal for African scientists: the African Journal of Laboratory Medicine (AJLM)
- Lab Culture magazine accessible to all
- A website with hundreds of relevant resources
- 20,000+ social media followers
- Updated guidance on the roll out of point-of-care testing instruments
- Framework for IVD regulation in outbreak situations
- Founding member of the African Collaborative to Advance Diagnostics