ASLM Podcast – Special Series on Biosafety and Biosecurity Professional Training

In Episode 1 of this three-part series, recorded during the Regional Biosafety and Biosecurity Experts Workshop in Accra, Ghana, host Nneli Rwenji is joined by Engineer Salome Kumba, George Omondi-Oteno, Dr. Vera Vieira-Mendez, and Dr. Stella Odo to discuss the Regional Biosafety and Biosecurity Professional Training Programme and its impact on strengthening health security across Africa. The panel shares insights into the onboarding process for experts, the importance of effective training and communication, the role of biosafety cabinet certification, and how standardized certification systems are helping build a stronger and more resilient biosafety and biosecurity workforce across the continent. 🎯 In this episode, you will learn: • How the Biosafety and Biosecurity Professional Training Programme is building technical capacity across Africa • Why communication skills are essential for effective knowledge transfer and training delivery • The importance of biosafety cabinet certification in laboratory safety and pathogen containment • How onboarding supports consistency and quality in training implementation • The role of the Examination and Certification Committee (ECC) in maintaining certification standards • How regional collaboration and peer learning are strengthening biosafety and biosecurity systems • Why professional certification and workforce development are critical to advancing health security This episode offers valuable perspectives on how Africa is investing in expertise, quality assurance, and sustainable systems to improve biosafety, biosecurity, and public health preparedness. 🔔 Subscribe for more ASLM Podcast episodes. 📥 Download, listen, and share with your networks.