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flag WHO prequalifies new TB test, aiming to boost early diagnosis and treatment of the disease worldwide.

flag The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra, the first TB diagnostic test meeting their strict standards. flag This test, which detects the genetic material of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum samples and identifies drug-resistant strains within hours, aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis, a disease responsible for over a million deaths annually. flag The WHO's prequalification ensures the test's quality, safety, and performance, helping to expand access to high-quality TB diagnostics globally.

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