Ghana’s National Reference Laboratory Assessed for ISO/IEC 17043 Accreditation

From November 25–27, 2024, the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), supported by the Fleming Fund’s EQuAFRICA Project, conducted a baseline assessment of Ghana’s National Reference Laboratory to evaluate its implementation of ISO/IEC 17043:2023 requirements. This marks a significant step in Ghana’s journey to becoming an accredited provider of external quality assessment (EQA) services. The… Read More

ASLM Participates in the 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR and the Stakeholder Partnership Platform Assembly in Jeddah

Last week, the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) attended the 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Saudi Arabia, where the Jeddah Commitments on AMR were adopted. Ministerial delegates from 67 countries across sectors, including agriculture, food, environment, human, and animal health, participated. The Jeddah Commitments aim to advance actions from… Read More

Consultative Meeting for the Development of ASLM Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) Strategy

The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) continues to advance laboratory medicine across the continent through initiatives focused on strengthening laboratory networks and systems, capacity building, essential skills training, pandemic preparedness and response, and laboratory quality improvement. From November 20-21, 2024, ASLM’s Director of Programs, Dr. Talkmore Maruta, led a consultative meeting in Johannesburg, South… Read More

Strengthening AMR Surveillance in Africa: A New Continental Guidance for Robust Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant and growing threat to global public health, with Africa being particularly vulnerable due to unique regional challenges such as limited laboratory capacity,  insufficient data on antimicrobial consumption (AMC) and use (AMU), and inadequate coordination between human and animal health sectors. These issues were highlighted by the MAAP I project,… Read More

FeLPA Continues to Mobilize Laboratory Professionals Across Africa

The Federation of Laboratory Professionals in Africa (FeLPA) has remained steadfast in its efforts to mobilize members and advance the organization of the laboratory profession across the continent. On the sidelines of the ongoing scientific conference organized by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association of Tanzania (MeLSAT), FeLPA convened a brainstorming meeting to discuss organizational structures,… Read More

ASLM Showcases Critical Work on Antimicrobial Resistance at United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting

 This week, The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is proud to highlight its crucial role in combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the African region during the high-level discussions at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). ASLM’s efforts in strengthening laboratory systems, enhancing surveillance, and advocating for policy changes are at the forefront of the… Read More

What’s New

New Recipe in LabCoP’s Cookbook of Best Practices LabCoP has published the latest recipe in the Cookbook of Best Practices: Electronic Return of Test Results, featuring key considerations for countries considering the implementation of electronic systems to improve the return of results in their settings and best practices based on experiences where the electronic return… Read More

Assessing Preparedness of LabCoP Countries Towards Response to Outbreaks

Preparedness is an important aspect that determines the effectiveness of an outbreak response. Preparedness refers to a continuous process of anticipating emergency events and putting in place mechanisms to prevent or mitigate unwanted outcomes before emergencies occur. This includes building or strengthening existing capacities and allocating resources towards responding to and mitigating the outbreak effects…. Read More