ASLM Updates October

The October Monthly Update

Keep up with what’s happening in laboratory medicine and at ASLM!

Announcements

ASLM, in collaboration with IGAD, ECSA-HC, and the World Bank, invites laboratory leaders, policymakers, partners, and quality professionals to a two-day pre-conference symposium focused on strengthening sustainable, high-quality laboratory systems across Africa.

Under the theme “Quality Pathways for Sustainable Laboratory Systems in Africa,” the symposium will explore strategies for institutionalising quality management systems, advancing accreditation, promoting sustainable financing, strengthening the workforce, and leveraging innovation and technology.

Registration for this side session is free

📅 Dates: 6–7 December 2026

📍 Venue: Rooftop Terrace, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa.

Join stakeholders across the One Health laboratory ecosystem to exchange experiences, share practical solutions, and shape the future of laboratory quality and health security in Africa.

🎟️ Register for ASLM2026: https://aslm2026.org/registration/

#ASLM2026 #LQMS #LaboratoryQuality #LaboratoryMedicine #HealthSecurity #OneHealth

Join FeLPA at the ASLM2026 Laboratory Association Leaders’ Forum!

The Federation of Laboratory Professionals in Africa (FeLPA), in partnership with the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), invites laboratory association leaders and representatives to a special pre-conference side event ahead of ASLM2026.

The Laboratory Association Leaders’ Forum will bring together leaders from across Africa to strengthen collaboration, advance the laboratory profession, and build a more united and organised laboratory workforce.

Registration for this side session is free

📅 Date: 7 December 2026

📍 Venue: Room MR 1-40, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa

This is an opportunity to connect with fellow association leaders, exchange experiences, strengthen professional networks, and explore collective approaches to advancing laboratory quality, professional development, and sustainable health systems across Africa.

Be part of the conversation and contribute to building a stronger, united laboratory profession across Africa!

Join us in Cape Town from 8–11 December 2026 for four days of scientific exchange, collaboration, and dialogue under the theme: “Integrated Diagnostics for Health Security: Investing in Sustainable Impact.”

🎟️ Register for ASLM2026 here.

📅 8–11 December 2026

📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa

Important Security Notice – Beware of Fraudulent ASLM2026 Travel, Accommodation and Registration Offers

Dear ASLM2026 Participant,

We have been made aware of unsolicited messages from third parties claiming to arrange accommodation, travel, or registration for ASLM2026 participants. These companies are not affiliated with ASLM.

Please do not respond to these messages, share personal or travel details, make payments, or provide card details to any company claiming to act on behalf of ASLM2026.

Official channels

All official information on registration, travel, accommodation, and sponsored-participant arrangements is published on the official conference website, https://aslm2026.org, or communicated directly by ASLM. Registration and payments should only be made through the official website.

Additional precautions

·Check the sender’s address carefully. Official communication comes from @aslm2026.org or @aslm.org addresses. Be cautious of lookalike domains, such as small spelling changes or addresses ending in .net, .co, or a free email service.
Do not click links or open attachments in unexpected messages. Type the website address directly into your browser instead.
Beware of “hotel room shortage” or “discounted block booking” offers. Fraudsters often create urgency, claiming hotels are nearly full or that a deal expires soon.
Invitation and visa support letters are free. ASLM will never charge a fee for invitation or visa support letters. Information on these will be shared through the official website.
Ignore offers of attendee or exhibitor lists. ASLM does not sell or share participant contact lists. Any such offer is fraudulent.
Be cautious of messages impersonating ASLM leadership or speakers, especially those requesting urgent payments, gift cards, or personal information.
Never share passwords, one-time codes (OTPs), or full card details by email, phone, or messaging apps.
Avoid wire transfers or payments to personal accounts. Legitimate conference payments will never be requested this way.

If you receive a suspicious message, please forward it to info@aslm2026.org for verification before taking any action.

If you have already shared payment or card information with an unknown company, contact your bank or card provider immediately, and inform us at info@aslm2026.org so we can alert other participants.

For any clarification, please contact us at info@aslm2026.org.

ASLM2026 Conference Secretariat

African Society for Laboratory Medicine

https://aslm2026.aslm.org