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Affordable TB molecular tests enter new era with WHO backing

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The field of tuberculosis diagnostics is entering a new era with the introduction of affordable, near point-of-care nucleic acid amplification tests (NPOC-NAATs). These tests, recommended by the World Health Organization, can be used on tongue swabs when sputum is unavailable and are priced at $2.60 per test, making molecular diagnostics accessible in primary care settings. This innovation aims to replace older, less sensitive methods like sputum microscopy and address the significant gap in TB detection, with the World Health Organization providing a toolkit to aid implementation. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Madhukar Pai, Contributor ·

    When Access Follows Innovation: Tuberculosis Testing Enters A New Era

    A new era in tuberculosis care has begun with the introduction of a highly affordable molecular test, priced at just $2.60. Global rollout is now underway.

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