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The African Journal of Laboratory Medicine focuses on the role of the laboratory and its professionals in the clinical and public healthcare sectors, and is specifically based on an African frame of reference. View our Editorial Team.

 

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Original Research

 
Infection prevention and control practices, policy adherence and knowledge of healthcare workers at COVID-19 treatment centres in Nigeria  
Adesola Olalekan, Bamidele Iwalokun, Marcellinus Aguwa, Abosede Adegbite, Barakat Bello, Sunday Adesola, Olusola Ojurongbe, Olayinka Ogunleye, Taiwo Ojurongbe
12 December 2025

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Brucella antibodies among patients seeking medical attention at health facilities in selected districts of Western Province in Zambia  
Armand M. Mambote, Ruth L. Mfune, Victor Daka, Melai Mubanga, Mary Mubiana, Flavien N. Bumbangi, Chitalu Chanda, John B. Muma
11 December 2025

Original Research

 
Vitamin D deficiency and its associated factors among HIV patients at Mbarara City Health Centre IV, south-western Uganda  
Jazira Tumusiime, Charles N. Bagenda, Daniel Nzaramba, Bashir Ruzige, Elastus Ssemwanga, Frank Ssedyabane, Winnie R. Muyindike, Ritah Kiconco, Simon P. Rugera
10 December 2025

Original Research

 
Whole-genome sequencing for surveillance of Salmonella at a public health institution in South Africa  
Anthony M. Smith, Phuti Sekwadi, Hlengiwe M. Ngomane, Bolele Disenyeng, Linda K. Erasmus, Juno Thomas, Dineo Bogoshi, Shannon L. Smouse, Nomsa P. Tau
09 December 2025

Lessons from the Field

 
Lessons learnt from laboratory capacity building in supporting integrated disease serosurveillance using a multiplex bead assay in Nigeria  
Ado G. Abubakar, Mary Okoli, Oluwaseun O. Akinmulero, Andrew Thomas, Temitope A. Olaleye, Simon Gabo, Samuel S. Awala, Felicia Nwatu, Blessing Ugboaja, Ifeanyi Odoh, Joseph Dattijo, Loveth Akayi, Mudiaga Esiekpe, Ayuba Dawurung, Olusola A. Akanbi, Felix Villeng, Item I. Item, Olumide Okunoye, William Nwachukwu, James Avong, Olajumoke Babatunde, Nishanth Parameswaran, Stacie Greby, Matthias Alagi, Mahesh Swaminathan, Nwando Mba, Ernest Yufenyuy, Melissa Coughlin, Diana Martin, McPaul Okoye, Nnaemeka C. Iriemenam, Chikwe Ihekweazu
09 December 2025

Original Research

 
In silico and in vitro validation of a duplex polymerase chain reaction assay for detecting Cronobacter sakazakii in powdered infant milk  
Danielle Martin, Rispah Chomba, Tshegofatso Pelego, Sanelisiwe T. Duze
30 November 2025

Original Research

 
Diagnostic adequacy of adult bone marrow biopsies in Malawi: A retrospective cohort study  
Edwards Kasonkanji, Tarsizious Chikaonda, Luke Eastburg, Maurice Mulenga, Tamiwe Tomoka, Yuri Fedoriw, Matthew Painschab, Amy Brownlee
30 November 2025

Original Research

 
A retrospective analysis of uropathogens isolated and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns at a regional hospital in North West province, South Africa  
Miguel J. Teixeira, Vian Pretorius, Robert C.J.G. Hunt, Sanam Morar, Jamie L. Colloty, Caleb M. Radebe, Rajen Morar
30 November 2025

Original Research

 
Oxidative stress in acne vulgaris of varying severities in India  
Astha Goyal, Sanjiv K. Bansal, Shikhar Ganjoo
29 November 2025

Original Research

 
Genetic copy number variation of TLR7, T-bet, IL12B, and FcγRIIIB in Egyptian ankylosing spondylitis patients  
Nora M. Said, Enas M. Mekkawy, Dina Said, Dina G. Abdelhamed, Alia A. El Shahawy, Eman A. Abdelaziz, Fatma Z. Kamel, Alshymaa A. Ahmed
29 November 2025
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 Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible

  
The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

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Posted: 2025-11-26

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

  

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

  
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Thank You, Volume 14 Reviewers!

  
We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 14 of African Journal of Laboratory Medicine. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
Posted: 2025-10-31 More...

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

  
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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