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VisitWhat will be the impact of the Moroccan mpox test on Africa's health self-reliance by end of 2025?
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Africa CDC Approves First Locally-Made Mpox Test from Morocco, Calls It Major Milestone
Nov 14, 2024, 10:59 AM
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has approved the first locally-made diagnostic test for mpox. The test, developed in Morocco, is a PCR test that can quickly detect pathogen DNA in blood, saliva, or tissue. This endorsement by Africa CDC's Diagnostic Advisory Committee is seen as a major milestone towards boosting Africa's health self-reliance and improving outbreak response.
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