Countries in the Middle East and North Africa are investing $14 billion to expand their healthcare facilities, including medical laboratories, to improve the quality of health care. Concurrently, the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) is making gains to promote international certification of laboratory professionals in these countries. Read more

ASCP continues to extend its influence around the globe, forging its first official collaboration with a European medical society. In early January, the Society established an alliance with the Pan-Hellenic Association of Medical Technologists (PETIE) of Greece. Read more

Aji Sanneh, Associate Manager of ASCP Global Outreach, received a resounding “Akwaba!” (“Welcome!”) from 50 laboratory professionals she met in Cote d’Ivoire last November. The enthusiastic greeting in the Wolof language signified their acceptance of the newcomer with open arms. Read more

The threat of women contracting cervical cancer in the United States is under control, but this virulent disease continues to be the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths among women in sub-Saharan Africa. ASCP—which is strongly focused on addressing women’s health worldwide—recognizes January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. Read more