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WHO Releases First Guidelines on Hepatitis C Self-Testing
The new guidelines recommend setting up efficient pathways for people who self-test to obtain confirmatory testing and treatment or prevention services.
WHO Updates Recommendations to Improve Access to Rapid MDx Tests for TB, Drug-Resistant TB
The WHO recommended moderate-complexity, automated nucleic acid amplification test for the initial detection of TB and resistance to rifampicin and isoniazid.
Abbott Donates 450K Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Sleeping Sickness to FIND
Abbott has been working with the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics to develop a rapid diagnostic test providing results from a finger prick within 15 minutes.
WHO Updates Recommendations for Point-of-Care Testing for Children, Monitoring of HIV Treatment
The agency said it strongly recommends the use of POC nucleic-acid testing to diagnose HIV in infants and children younger than 18 months.
Roche Cobas HIV, Hepatitis C Tests Nab WHO Prequalification
Prequalification from the World Health Organization indicates that products meet high quality standards and are safe for their intended use.