ASLM2014 will be a platform where the international laboratory community will share best practices, acquire knowledge, and debate innovative approaches to tackling the major health challenges posed by HIV, TB, malaria, flu, neglected tropical diseases and emerging pathogens.

Specifically, ASLM2014 will:

• Provide information on the laboratory medicine landscape and needs in Africa
• Increase awareness of opportunities to invest in laboratory medicine amongst private, public and philanthropic donors
• Facilitate networking among participants, particularly for newcomers to African healthcare settings and markets
• Promote the creation of public-private partnerships to ensure further development of both African laboratories and African diagnostics companies