APHL promotes the critical role of public health laboratories in detecting and responding to all health emergencies. It sponsors training to increase the competency of preparedness staff, advocates for resources to sustain key programs and builds partnerships for a stronger public health system. Its goal is to ensure a nationwide network of safe, state-of-the-art facilities capable of effective emergency response to all hazards and staffed with personnel trained in leading-edge methodologies.
APHL develops training and tools to assist laboratories in preparing for, quickly detecting and responding to all health threats.