The World Health Organization just dropped a game-changer in global health: the first-ever emergency-approved mpox diagnostic test! Developed by Abbott Laboratories, the Alinity m MPXV assay uses PCR tech to detect the virus from skin swabs – think of it as a “DNA detective” for outbreaks. 🔍🧬
With mpox declared a global emergency again this year, this tool could help labs in outbreak zones like Africa speed up diagnoses. 🗺️💡 “This marks a key milestone in fighting mpox,” said WHO’s Yukiko Nakatani. Three more tests are under review, and the WHO is rallying manufacturers to boost access for low-income regions. 🌍🤝
Fun(gi) fact: The virus recently spread from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. Stay safe, stay informed! 🙌 (Source: Reuters)
