• APHL Strengthens Public Health Lab Systems

    APHL Strengthens Public Health Lab Systems

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Our Work​

APHL works to build effective laboratory systems in the US and globally. The association represents state and local governmental health labs that monitor and detect public health threats. ​

 

 

Building global systems https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=3Building global systems <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Building%20Global%20Systems%20-%20left.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.aphl.org/programs/global_health/Pages/default.aspx, http://www.aphl.org/programs/global_health/Pages/default.aspx
Delivering e-data https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=2Delivering e-data <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Delivering-e-data-middle.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.aphl.org/programs/informatics/Pages/default.aspx, http://www.aphl.org/programs/informatics/Pages/default.aspx
Detecting infectious diseaseshttps://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=1Detecting infectious diseases<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Detecting%20IDs%20-%20right.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/Pages/default.aspx, http://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/Pages/default.aspx

 

 

APHL's Strategic Map 2021-2023https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/APHL's_Strategic_Map_21-23.pdfAPHL's Strategic Map 2021-2023A diagram of APHL’s 2021-2023 priorities: to enhance the capacities of the public health lab system, strengthen global health efforts, and engage and mobilize key partners.
APHL: Leading Public Health Labshttps://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/APHL_Brochure2015_web.pdfAPHL: Leading Public Health LabsOverview of the mission and work of APHL
Core Functions of Public Health Labshttps://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/APHLCoreFunctionsandCapabilities_2014.pdfCore Functions of Public Health LabsThe 2014 revision of a document describing the 11 core functions of public health laboratories, including disease prevention, control and surveillance; integrated data management; reference and specialized testing; and food safety.
About Public Health Laboratorieshttps://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/WORK-2020-About-PHLs.pdfAbout Public Health LaboratoriesThis fact sheet outlines the basics of how public health laboratories protect their communities from health threats.