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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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 LATEST ARTICLES

Review Article

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
Narrative review: Continuous professional development training programmes in Africa and their limitations  
Nqobile Ndlovu, Rajiv T. Erasmus, Annalise E. Zemlin
16 May 2025

Editorial

 
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

 
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

 
The silent epidemic: Tackling the burden of anaemia in Africa  
Glenda M. Davison
23 April 2025

Original Research

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethicsThis 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

 
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

 
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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