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+The OpenELIS Global software is an open enterprise-level laboratory information
+system built on open source web-based technologies that has been tailored for
+low-and-middle income country public health laboratories.
+
+The software serves as both an effective laboratory software solution and
+business process framework. It supports the effective functioning of public
+health laboratories for best laboratory practice and accreditation. And such a
+great task calls for great minds just like you. Find out more ways of
+contributing to this noble cause
+https://openelis-global.org/community/get-involved/