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WHO Lists First Mpox Diagnostic Test Under Emergency Use Procedure

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially listed the first mpox in vitro diagnostic (IVD) test under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure, marking a crucial step towards improving global access to mpox testing, according to a statement released on Friday. In 2024, over 30,000 suspected mpox cases have been reported across Africa, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo,…