Diagnostics for detection and surveillance of priority epidemic-prone diseases in Africa: an assessment of testing capacity and laboratory strengthening needs

Diagnostics for detection and surveillance of priority epidemic-prone diseases in Africa: an assessment of testing capacity and laboratory strengthening needs

In 2023, Africa experienced 180 public health emergencies, of which 90% were infectious diseases and 75% were related to zoonotic diseases. Testing capacity for epidemic-prone diseases is essential to enable rapid and accurate identification of causative agents, and for action to prevent disease spr...

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Main Authors: Aytenew Ashenafi, Olajumoke Sule, Trevor Peter, Silver Mashate, Osborn Otieno, Abebaw Kebede, John Oio, Kekeletso Kao, Jane Carter, Toni Whistler, Nqobile Ndlovu, Yenew Kebede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
public health emergencies
laboratory testing capacity
epidemic-prone diseases
outbreak response
cost-effective diagnostic technologies
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1438334/full

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