African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM)
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 its founding in 2011, ASLM has 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.
The Global Health Network, and Global Health Laboratories specifically, are very proud to be working with ASLM to improve laboratory capacity in Africa.
| ASLM Rebrand: the new identity of the African Society for Laboratory Medicine. Together, we embark on a journey to enhance healthcare across Africa, united in our commitment to excellence and innovation. | A new era for the ASLM: We are working towards a healthier Africa through access to quality laboratory services for all. |
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 the development of laboratory workforce programs to meet the growing needs of national laboratory systems.
LabCoP
LabCoP fosters a knowledge exchange and joint learning by linking together country teams and global experts, and sharing the knowledge and best practices of viral load scale up and lab systems strengthening amongst ministries of health.
CoLTeP
ASLM, in collaboration with regional and international partners and African Union member states, launched the COVID-19 Laboratory Testing Certification Program (CoLTeP) for facilities conducting COVID-19 testing.
ASLM Online Courses - ASLM Academy
Visit the ASLM Academy platform website to access online, face-to-face training and information packages that can be used towards continuous professional development.
The ASLM Academy focuses on delivering practical, problem-solving learning packages that support the advancement of knowledge and skills in laboratory medicine. It does not replace formal pre-service education, rather it assists in recognising the value of various in-service trainings for individual career development. The ASLM Academy is taking inventory of ongoing training and knowledge packages from partners, and offers them to our members as online or face-to-face courses through the ASLM website, programs and networks. ASLM will recognise laboratory professionals attending series of pre-defined trainings or relevant information sessions provided as part of the Academy.
ASLM is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and serves all African countries. It is endorsed by the African Union.
