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The fight against #mpox in #Africa has taken a major step forward with the release of a comprehensive preparedness and response plan by World Health Organization and Africa CDC. One priority is on #diagnostics, which is critical for early detection and containment. Here are the highlights of the planned response: 🔬 Laboratory testing: Countries will strengthen national and sub-national labs to ensure 80% of suspected mpox cases are tested promptly. 🧪 Upgraded infrastructure: Labs will be equipped with decentralized qPCR testing and genomic sequencing to track and manage transmission. 📊 National capacity: The goal is for every country to achieve 100% testing capacity for all suspected cases, with improved rapid testing and data reporting systems. 🌍 Preparedness in at-risk areas: Countries close to outbreak zones will build lab capacities, improve sample transport, and validate new diagnostic tools. This plan will enable the continent to tackle mpox head-on with robust diagnostics at the forefront of response strategies! Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d8CthhYa