WAHO and ASLM Collaborate to Elevate Laboratory Standards in West Africa

  In a groundbreaking move towards advancing healthcare standards in the West African region, the West African Health Organization (WAHO) and the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) have joined forces under a framework cooperation agreement funded by the Federal Republic of Germany, channeled through the KfW Development Bank, amounting to €210 210. This collaborative… Read More


Exploring Uganda’s Studies on Low-Level Viremia: LabCoP’s Insights from the February ECHO Session

The February ECHO session, facilitated by ASLM’s LabCoP project and moderated by Francis Ocen, LabCoP Project Manager, centered on the exploration of studies conducted in Uganda concerning low-level viremia (LLV) during antiretroviral therapy (ART). Delving into three distinct studies, the session aimed to offer comprehensive insights into LLV, its prognostic implications, and effective interventions geared… Read More


ASLM prend des mesures proactives contre la fraude et les pratiques contraires à l’éthique grâce aux dénonciations anonymes de Deloitte

Dans une démarche audacieuse visant à favoriser une culture d’intégrité et de transparence, la Société africaine de médecine de laboratoire (ASLM) s’est associée à Deloitte pour lancer une ligne d’assistance téléphonique 24h/24 et 7j/7 visant à permettre aux parties prenantes, en particulier aux employés, de signaler de manière anonyme tout comportement contraire à l’éthique et… Read More


MAAP Phase II Launches Ambitious Effort to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance Across Africa

The Mapping Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Use Partnership (MAAP) team recently convened in Nairobi, Kenya for the initiation meeting of phase II. The two-day workshop focused on enhancing the quality, quantity, analysis, and dissemination of data related to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Antimicrobial Consumption (AMC), and Antimicrobial Use (AMU). The discussions also included a retrospective analysis… Read More


Empowering Genomic Laboratories: ASLM and Africa CDC Lead LQMS Training in Senegal

The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), in collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has successfully conducted a week-long Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) training workshop for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) facilities. The event, held from February 12 to 16, 2024, took place in Dakar, Senegal, and saw participation… Read More


Exploring the Patient-Centred Approach to Diagnostic Care

Access to high quality laboratory services is a cornerstone of a healthy, productive community. Quality of life and life expectancy are also improved by the knowledge and availability of laboratory testing in one’s community. In order to provide the basic human right of health, diagnostic services must be readily available and accessible to those who… Read More


EQuAFRICA Phase II Launches with Official Kick-Off in Nairobi, Kenya

Monday 12th February 2024 marked the initiation of Phase II of the EQuAfrica project, as the team gathered in Nairobi alongside consortium partners Africa CDC, National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), Institute Pasteur Dakar (IPD), Amref Health Africa and other players for a 3-day planning meeting. Mr. Joshua Mwangi, COO at ASLM, expressed gratitude for… Read More


ASLM Takes the Lead in Elevating Laboratory Leadership in Africa

Dr. Talkmore Maruta, Ag. Director of Programs, took the stage at the 2024 Medlab East Congress, emphasizing the pivotal role of leadership in shaping the future of laboratory professionals in Africa. ASLM is committed to ensuring the development of leadership skills in a conducive environment for labs to support public health. Dr. Maruta highlighted ASLM’s… Read More



QWArS Phase 1: Commending ASLM and Partners for Milestones Achieved

 Celebrating the noteworthy accomplishments of African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), supported by the UK Aid Fleming Fund, and its phase I partners in the Qualifying the Workforce for AMR Surveillance (QWArS) project, we take pride in the substantial progress made in establishing a framework for the continuous development of AMR professionals across the… Read More