AfBSA - African Biological Safety Association
Is a non-governmental, non-political, non-sectarian and non-profit making association through which its members work,
WHO WE ARE
About AfBSA
AfBSA is a non-governmental, non-political, non-sectarian and non-profit making association through which its members work, co-operate and collaborate with one or each other, or with other associations, scientific or health organizations, institutions or individuals throughout Africa or elsewhere in the world to promote Biosafety and Biosecurity as scientific disciplines in Africa.
The Association is continental, having its primary area of operation within the Continent of Africa and whose membership is primarily drawn from persons and institutions of Africa as hereinafter provided.
The goals of the consortium are
Venue
To provide a regular venue for informational opportunities and in-depth discussion and debate of the needs and requirements for testing of genetic biocontrol technologies by experts from countries most likely to experience both the risks and the benefits.
Forum
To provide a regular venue for informational opportunities and in-depth discussion and debate of the needs and requirements for testing of genetic biocontrol technologies by experts from countries most likely to experience both the risks and the benefits.
Workshops
To provide a regular venue for informational opportunities and in-depth discussion and debate of the needs and requirements for testing of genetic biocontrol technologies by experts from countries most likely to experience both the risks and the benefits.
Communication
To provide a platform for review of guidelines, raise awareness, providing training and technical support to other key stakeholders, stakeholder engagement and creating public trust at the national, regional, and continental levels during research and field trials/release of genetic biocontrol agents and their products.
Improvement
To promote a consistent approach to research and development and improve operational effectiveness by raising awareness of and offering training to member organizations on applicable regulations and best practices guidance.
Funding
To provide a platform for the Member Organizations to collectively advocate for shared interests and identify opportunities for joint funding or in-kind support.
Message from the AfBSA President
In this era of Novel Corona Virus (COVID19) pandemic, which caused so far more than 5 million cases among them more than 1’250’000 deaths worldwide, applying Biosafety and biosecurity measures is becoming more crucial than ever before. Although, Africa still less affected by the pandemic than the rest of the world so far, it remains crucial that African countries take this window of opportunity to enhance their laboratory diagnostic capacity and surveillance systems. This would not be possible without building the capacity of their concerned institutions (hospitals, laboratories, research facilities, etc.) in biosafety and biosecurity to protect the professionals and the wide public.
News & Events
4th AfBSA Biological Safety Conference Call for Abstracts
The African Biological Safety Association (AfBSA) www.afbsa.org is a professional Association that aims to congregate practitioners of biological safety,
Ethiopia: Nation Acquires First Bio-Safety Mobile Lab
Ethiopia acquired the first of its kind level three mobile bio-safety laboratory to diagnose micro-organisms including viral hemorrhagic fevers and other emerging viruses.
Ethiopia: Nation Acquires First Bio-Safety Mobile Lab
Ethiopia acquired the first of its kind level three mobile bio-safety laboratory to diagnose micro-organisms including viral hemorrhagic fevers and other emerging viruses.