Which region will see the highest increase in TB detection rates due to Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra by end of 2025?
Sub-Saharan Africa • 25%
South-East Asia • 25%
Western Pacific • 25%
Latin America • 25%
WHO regional reports on TB detection rates
WHO Prequalifies First TB Diagnostic Test: Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra, Addressing Over a Million Deaths Annually
Dec 6, 2024, 09:36 PM
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the prequalification of the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra test, marking it as the first diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) to meet WHO standards. This development is part of ongoing efforts to combat TB, which is responsible for over a million deaths annually. The endorsement of this rapid molecular test is seen as a significant step towards improving the accuracy and speed of TB diagnosis, particularly for drug-resistant strains. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the importance of early detection in addressing this global health crisis.
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