WHO noted that prequalified tests can now be prioritized in pooled procurement mechanisms, which help lower prices, stabilize ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the prequalification of two rapid antigen diagnostic tests (Ag-RDT) for ...

WHO said the decision builds on earlier emergency approvals and reflects the continued need for affordable, fast COVID-19 testing even after the pandemic’s emergency phase.

In September 2020, the SD Biosensor STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Test became the first rapid antigen test ever listed under WHO’s ...

On 17 December 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the prequalification of two rapid antigen diagnostic tests ...

SD Biosensor STANDARD Q and ACON Flowflex—after their earlier emergency use during the pandemic. The move confirms long-term ...

All great things to take to a holiday party or family gathering. The one thing nobody wants you to bring? A case of COVID.

Coversure Insurance Brokers has launched a network-wide prostate cancer screening initiative, funding free prostate-specific ...

Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...

People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by ...

NAAT tests, including PCR tests, are more likely to detect the virus, and are considered the “gold standard” for COVID-19 tests. Samples are usually taken in a health-care setting and sent to a lab ...

A rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published ...