SOUTH AFRICA— The 6th biennial conference and the first in-person event post-Covid-19 by the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), has been announced for the 12th to the 15th of December in Cape Town, South Africa.
ALSM2023 conference will be held under the theme of “Shaping Laboratory Systems and Diagnostic Services for the 21st Century “and the conference will bring together more than 1200 professionals, experts, and researchers.
ASLM2023 will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in South Africa.
ASLM is a premier pan-African organization dedicated to advancing laboratory medicine and healthcare and has continuously, and consistently champions the essential role of laboratory medicine in African healthcare.
The organization works with key global, regional, and country stakeholders to strengthen laboratory and diagnostic services and networks, ensuring that country needs and priorities are reflected in the global laboratory and diagnostic agenda.
ASLM implements focused and effective, multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder interventions, based on evidence, and globally accepted best practices and standards.
Additionally, ASLM represents a critical voice for laboratory professionals in Africa, facilitating the provision of technical assistance by African experts.
ALSM2023 event will offer a valuable platform for laboratory medicine professionals to come together, share insights, and shape the future of diagnostic services in Africa.
Mr. Nqobile Ndlovu, CEO of ASLM, emphasized the organization’s commitment, stating, “As a pan-African professional society, ASLM effectively coordinates and mobilizes various actors to enhance local access to world-class diagnostic services, ensuring the health of African communities.”
Ndlovu added that through the conference, ASLM aimed to bring together professionals, experts, and researchers in laboratory medicine to discuss advancements, share knowledge, and collaborate on addressing healthcare challenges in Africa.
A new era to define new laboratory medicine standards
The conference will commence with an opening ceremony on 12 December, followed by a three-day scientific program.
Under the theme “Shaping Laboratory Systems and Diagnostic Services for the 21st Century: Embracing Change”, the ASLM2023 conference will explore innovative approaches to redefine laboratory medicine and healthcare in Africa.
ASLM2023 first day will focus on the challenges and opportunities facing laboratory medicine in the 21st century.
The conference, second day will explore solutions that emerge to adapt to the ever-changing field of laboratory medicine.
Moreover, ALSM2023’s third day will focus on the way forward to transforming laboratory medicine for this century.
The conference will bring together experts from Africa and beyond to share their knowledge and experience. There will be plenary lectures, symposia, round tables, abstract-driven oral and poster sessions, exhibitions, and workshops.
An impressive line-up of speakers has been assembled for ASLM2023, led by Ambassador Dr John Nkengasong, former Director of Africa CDC and the current US Global AIDS Coordinator for PEPFAR.
Additionally, Amb. Nkengasong will present the ASLM2023 keynote speech, sharing invaluable insights from his more than 30 years of experience as a leader in public health.
Leading the conference as co-chairs are Dr. Kamy Chetty, Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Laboratory Service, South Africa, and Professor Abderrahmane Maaroufi, Director of the Institut Pasteur, Morocco.
The scientific co-chairs are Dr. Pascale Ondoa, Director of Science and New Initiatives at ASLM, and Professor Iruka Okeke, Professor at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Registration for ASLM2023 is now open, and abstract submissions will close on 31 July 2023.
Participants are encouraged to take advantage of these key dates to secure their participation in this landmark event.
“Nowhere else can you find an event of this caliber, which aspires to define the foundations of a new model for Africa’s medical laboratory systems for this century,” said Prof Maaroufi.
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