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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.
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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Mpox: An emerging or re-emerging infection with a potential colossal burden on healthcare globally | |
Chikwelu L. Obi, Nqobile M. Mkolo, Liziwe L. Mugivhisa, Modupe O. Ogunrombi, Mukhethwa M. Mphephu, Clarissa M. Naidoo | |
31 May 2025 | |
Original Research |
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Effects of sample age and storage temperature on the flow cytometric diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in South Africa | |
Shaun M. Grobler, Anne-Cecilia van Marle | |
31 May 2025 | |
Opinion Paper |
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United States foreign aid freeze: An urgent call to action for support for African national laboratory programmes | |
Farouk A. Umaru | |
16 May 2025 | |
Review Article |
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Narrative review: Continuous professional development training programmes in Africa and their limitations | |
Nqobile Ndlovu, Rajiv T. Erasmus, Annalise E. Zemlin | |
16 May 2025 | |
Editorial |
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Ending nuclear weapons, before they end us | |
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Marion Birch, Inga Blum, Peter Doherty, Andy Haines, Ira Helfand, Richard Horton, Kati Juva, Jose F. Lapena Jr., Robert Mash, Olga Mironova, Arun Mitra, Carlos Monteiro, Elena N. Naumova, David Onazi, Tilman Ruff, Peush Sahni, James Tumwine, Carlos Umaña, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski | |
15 May 2025 | |
Lessons from the Field |
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Implementation of the laboratory strategic framework to strengthen health laboratory services in Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2016–2023 | |
Fausta S. Mosha, Rana Hajjeh, Rachel Ochola, Amany Ghoniem, Yvan J.F. Hutin | |
30 April 2025 | |
Editorial |
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The silent epidemic: Tackling the burden of anaemia in Africa | |
Glenda M. Davison | |
23 April 2025 | |
Original Research |
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Mitigating the risk of tube shortages: A blood collection tube validation study conducted in South Africa | |
Marizna Korf, Jody Rusch, Aye Aye Khine, Nalene Strauss, Lourens Jacobsz, Annalise E. Zemlin, Helena Vreede | |
23 April 2025 | |
Review Article |
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Diagnostic accuracy of real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis in clinical samples: A systematic review and meta-analysis | |
Emmanuel O. Babafemi, Benny P. Cherian, Khalid Rahman, Gilbert M. Mogoko, Oluwatoyin O. Abiola | |
16 April 2025 | |
Original Research |
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Thyroid and reproductive hormonal factors associated with menorrhagia among women in Kenya | |
Phidelis M. Marabi, Paul M. Kosiyo, Stanslaus K. Musyoki, Collins Ouma | |
10 April 2025 |
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Notification: A must-read for researchers in Science, Engineering and Technology |
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We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals’ in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial. | |
Posted: 2025-05-31 | More... |
Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action |
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Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change. | |
Posted: 2025-05-29 | |
Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics |
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Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics. This book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives. | |
Posted: 2025-05-22 | |
Book Release: Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach |
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Read the open-access book, Towards the sustainable well-being of communities: Africa, the modern empire and Christianity. This book examines South Africa’s persistent digital divide across sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture, highlighting how socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors—especially the urban–rural split—contribute to unequal digital access and outcomes. | |
Posted: 2025-05-22 | |
Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History: Rediscover Timeless Insights |
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Embark on a journey through the annals of research history! Our journal's archives hold a wealth of knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. From pioneering studies to timeless insights, explore the foundations of today's discussions. Join us in celebrating research history and uncovering the gems that continue to shape our understanding. | |
Posted: 2024-05-16 | More... |
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