The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is seeking African companies to make HIV rapid diagnostic tests and has issued a call for expressions of interest.
(Bloomberg) — The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is seeking African companies to make HIV rapid diagnostic tests and has issued a call for expressions of interest.
Together with the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and Unitaid, the Global Fund is looking for ways to speed up the manufacturing of health products in Africa to ensure more equitable access and the better supply security of these goods. This is seen as a significant first step, the Global Fund said in a statement on Tuesday.
Once a submission is accepted by the Global Fund, an independent panel of technical experts convened by the World Health Organization will conduct an assessment.
“Supporting African-based manufacturing of HIV rapid tests will build a strong foundation for longer term capacity of diagnostic manufacturing for all health threats, and will ensure supply security, patient access, and contribute to global health security,” said US Global AIDS Coordinator, John Nkengasong.
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