We innovate global health systems

GLESSN leverages cutting-edge expertise to build resilient laboratory and epidemiology infrastructures that serve communities across 10+ countries worldwide.

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Who We Are

Global Excellence in Healthcare Systems

Founded in 2012 in Jamaica, the Global Laboratory and Epidemiology System Strengthening Network (GLESSN) collaborates with international partners like the CDC and PEPFAR to improve public health infrastructure globally. We specialize in laboratory quality management, accreditation preparedness, and workforce development to create sustainable, resilient health systems.

Global Partnerships

Collaboration with CDC, PEPFAR, and international health organizations

Quality Management

ISO accreditation preparation and quality system development

Global Reach

Operations spanning across 10+ countries worldwide

Workforce Development

Training programs and capacity building for healthcare professionals

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Our Mission

Our mission is to assist governments in strengthening the public health sector by building sustainable epidemiology and disease investigation capacity, enhancing quality management systems, and ensuring preparedness for public health emergencies.

Capacity Building

We develop and implement sustainable solutions for epidemiology and disease investigation systems that empower local health authorities to effectively monitor, track, and respond to emerging health threats independently.

Quality Management

We enhance public health laboratory and surveillance systems through implementation of robust quality management frameworks that ensure accurate, reliable, and timely information for decision-making.

Our Approach

GLESSN partners with governments and international organizations to deliver tailored solutions that strengthen health systems while respecting local contexts and building towards self-sufficiency and sustainability.

Quality Systems

Implementing ISO standards and quality management frameworks

Emergency Preparedness

Building resilient systems ready for public health crises

Knowledge Transfer

Building local capacity through training and mentorship

Quality Policy

"The Director, Management and Staff of GLESSN are committed to:"

Ensuring continued suitability and relevance of the management system with respect to organizational goals and objectives

Efficiency in providing assistance to our supported sites through expert guidance

Effective execution and monitoring of the support and services provided to our stakeholders to enable their long-term success

Ensuring that all statutory and regulatory requirements are followed

Continually improving the quality management system and operational practices through strong management involvement, adopting best practices and regular review

Our Objectives

Strategic goals that drive our mission to strengthen global health systems and improve public health outcomes

Company Objectives

Increase institutional and personnel capacity in epidemiology and disease investigation

Assist governments in building sustainable epidemiology and laboratory services

Provide a framework for managing public health emergencies of international concern

Improve the capacity of all countries to detect, assess, notify, and respond to public health threats

Strengthen global health systems

Implement guidelines to meet the current disease burden

Support integrated health systems strengthening

Put in place a global disease monitoring, detection, prevention, and response system

Utilize federal EPA test methods to facilitate compliance with state and federal requirements

Quality Objectives

To complete at least 90% of the activities established on the organization's annual workplan

To meet at least 90% of timelines established in the organization workplan

To achieve and maintain ISO 9001 certification

To facilitate or deliver at least one technical training per quarter to laboratory staff

To submit 95% of reports required by external parties by the due date

To have at least 90% of our customers rating our services as good to excellent

To fulfil at least 75% of identified staff development needs annually

Our Approach to Implementation

We achieve these objectives through strategic partnerships, capacity building, technical assistance, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies in disease surveillance and laboratory science.

Excellence Recognized

Awards & Recognition

Our commitment to excellence in global health systems has been recognized with these prestigious awards

SARA Outside the Box Award

SARA "Outside the Box" Award

Recognition for innovative approaches and creative solutions in laboratory strengthening and quality management systems implementation.

State Agency Recognition Awards
Partnership Impact Award SARA

Partnership Impact Award

SARA Award recognizing exemplary collaborations and partnerships that have significantly advanced laboratory strengthening initiatives across the Caribbean region.

State Agency Recognition Awards
SLMTA 4th Place Award Caribbean Region

SLMTA 4th Place Award

Recognition for achieving 4th place in the Caribbean region for the Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation (SLMTA) program, demonstrating excellence in laboratory quality management systems.

Caribbean Region

These awards reflect our team's dedication to strengthening healthcare systems worldwide. They inspire us to continue pushing boundaries and finding innovative solutions to global health challenges.

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Dr. Claudette Brown

Project Manager, GLESSN