Conferences

Operationalisation of the World Health Assembly resolution on strengthening diagnostic capacity.

This conference track will discuss experiences, critical operational challenges, best practices, and lessons from early adopter countries to inform future road maps for scaling up diagnostics in line with the recommendations of the WHA resolution to strengthen global diagnostic capabilities.

The meeting will also review, finalise and adopt the proposed Regional Strategy for Diagnostic Integration within laboratory networks of the Africa Region.

Diagnostics of infectious diseases

The two-day laboratory medicine multidisciplinary conference offers a comprehensive platform for professionals to explore the latest advancements, scientific methodologies, and technologies shaping the field.

Day one features diverse topics on microbiology, infectious diseases, quality assurance, and accreditation, and includes plenary sessions to highlight on future directions, biomarkers and practical skills.

• AI in diagnostic pathology – a birds-eye view
• AI in disease surveillance and next pandemic modelling
• Data protection and cyber-attacks in diagnostic laboratory services – lessons learnt and risk mitigation strategies
• Application of AI in diagnostic algorithms

Advanced diagnostic technologies

The two-day laboratory medicine multidisciplinary conference offers a comprehensive platform for professionals to explore the latest advancements, scientific methodologies, and technologies shaping the field.

Day two delves on clinical chemistry, haematology, molecular diagnostics, point-of-care testing and anatomic pathology, and features plenary sessions to highlight on future directions, biomarkers and practical skills.

• Reference intervals and decision limits
• Update on diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers
• Point of care testing in clinical practice
• Green laboratories: Building sustainable labs for the future
• Genomics and personalized medicine: Shaping the future of healthcare