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WHO Approves Abbott's Alinity m MPXV Assay as First Mpox Test for Emergency Use
Oct 4, 2024, 07:46 AM
The World Health Organization has approved the first diagnostic test for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, under its Emergency Use Listing procedure, marking an important milestone in expanding global access to mpox testing amid rising outbreaks in Africa. The approved test, called the Alinity m MPXV assay, is manufactured by Abbott Molecular, a division of Abbott Laboratories. This emergency use authorization enables countries to detect the virus more quickly and effectively, strengthening their responses to outbreaks.
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