- In July 2024, Assam Agricultural University developed a rapid antigen detection kit for African Swine Fever (ASF), enabling quick and easy on-site diagnosis using just a drop of blood. This innovation facilitates timely outbreak control and disease management
- In June 2024, U.S. researchers demonstrated the ability to detect measles virus in wastewater, providing an early warning system for outbreaks and enhancing public health surveillance capabilities
- In November 2024, health advocates urged Cepheid to reduce the price of its mpox diagnostic test from USD 20 to USD 5 to improve accessibility in low-income countries. This call highlights ongoing challenges in equitable access to infectious disease diagnostics
- In September 2024, the United Nations endorsed a Political Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance, emphasizing the importance of public-private partnerships to accelerate the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines targeting resistant pathogens
- In October 2024, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) initiated a partnership with Oxford Nanopore Technologies to implement rapid pathogen screening technology capable of diagnosing respiratory infections within six hours, thus improving clinical decision-making and patient outcomes
