WHO Approves First Mpox Test for Emergency Use
On October 3, 2024, the WHO approved the Alinity m MPXV assay, the first Mpox test to receive Emergency Use Listing (EUL) approval. This real-time PCR test detects the virus’s DNA in skin lesions, allowing for faster and more accurate diagnosis of Mpox, a viral infection that has seen rising cases globally, especially in Africa and India. With limited testing capacity in some regions, this approval aims to expand access to testing, enabling better management of outbreaks and faster containment of the virus.
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