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WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use
The World Health Organization authorized Abbott Laboratories' mpox diagnostic test for emergency use on Thursday, the first such approval in the agency's effort to bolster testing capabilities in countries facing outbreaks of the disease.
WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first diagnostic test for mpox where the results can be immediately known, saying it could prove pivotal in helping to stop the rising global cases of the deadly virus. The new PCR test enables the detection of the mpox DNA taken from skin lesion swabs.
WHO Approves Mpox Diagnostic Test, Hoping to Stop Spread of Virus
The first diagnostic test for mpox has been approved by the World Health Organization in a bid to expand its availability and stop the spread of lethal outbreaks of the disease in Africa.
WHO Approves First Diagnostic Test For Mpox Amid Rising Outbreaks In Africa
The UN health agency said on Friday that it had approved the use of the first diagnostic test for mpox, a key tool in countries battling outbreaks.
WHO lists first mpox in vitro diagnostic test under Emergency Use Listing
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the first mpox in vitro diagnostic (IVD) under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure, an important step in improving global access to mpox testing.
WHO approves emergency use of first mpox test
The World Health Organization said Thursday it approved the first mpox invitro diagnostic for emergency use. The Affinity m MPXV assay, made by Abbott Molecular, will expand global diagnostic capacity.
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test
The agency declared the disease a global health emergency in August after a new deadly strain began spreading in Africa.
WHO approves first rapid diagnostic test for mpox
The World Health Organization has approved the first rapid diagnostic test for mpox, previously known as monkeypox.As per multiple outlets, this new PCR test detects mpox DNA from skin lesion swabs, allowing immediate results.
WHO approves Abbott’s mpox test for emergency use
This first mpox in vitro diagnostic (IVD) listed under WHO’s Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure is an important step in improving global access to mpox testing. WHO Access to
Breakthrough In Mpox Testing: WHO Grants Emergency Use Authorization
The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step towards strengthening global Mpox testing capabilities. Here is what you need to know.
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WHO pandemic threat director: Here’s what needs to happen to combat mpox
Van Kerkhove is interim director of the Department of Epidemic and Pandemic Threat Management, Health Emergencies Programme, World Health Organization. There is a pervasive myth that the ...
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WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease
The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa ...