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Publishing a new technology in the Nature Portfolio is no easy task for a small start-up, but guys, we did it in Nature Scientific Reports 🙏 🎉 The results of our research and technology development is now scientifically approved and also making headlines in Danish newspapers these days, such as Berlingske (see links in comments).Led by Eivind Antonsen Segtnan our team has developed a game-changing AI-powered app revolutionizing testing procedures through pooling, slashing the need for individual screenings. This approach could save up to 2.9 billion kroner during low infection rates of a pandemic such as Covid, but the technology can also be used for diseases like chlamydia and HIV. Let's spread the word about this MDR-approved, GDPR-compliant technology's potential to save billions and improve daily testing. The future is here, and we're ready to implement it. Please help us share the news and tag individuals or organizations who could help make it a reality in hospitals and labs 🏥

Healthcare plays a pivotal role in South Africa, not only as a foundation for individual well-being but also for the nation’s progress. From diagnostics to treatment and research, every step in the healthcare journey is vital to improving outcomes and closing gaps in access. Diagnostics drive early detection and intervention, helping to combat the burden of diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, and emerging health challenges. Effective treatments, backed by ongoing research, ensure that care is tailored and cutting-edge, empowering communities with better quality of life. By investing in healthcare innovations and systems, South Africa can advance towards a healthier, more resilient future for all.

Today is #WorldTBDay! Did you know India carries the highest burden of tuberculosis aka TB globally? Here's a sobering look on a few stats: - 1.9 million new cases notified in 2021 alone. - 493,000 TB deaths recorded, excluding HIV. - Women disproportionately affected, with a prevalence rate twice lower than men. While the challenge is immense, innovation is rising to meet it. Glad to note that Startups like Innerview Technologies, TBMapp, and iGene are developing AI-powered diagnostics, next-generation drugs, and digital tools to combat TB. We won against corona, now is the time to treat TB with same level of engagement of everyone. Let's support efforts of all stakeholders and work towards a future free from TB. #EndTB #HealthcareInnovation #IndiaFightsTB

Unitaid's participation at this year's UNGA underscored our unwavering commitment to improving global health outcomes. Together with our partners and countries, we advanced critical dialogues around women’s and children’s health, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and climate and health. Our focused engagement on these fronts highlighted the power of partnerships in driving change, as we discussed past projects and future collaborations. We addressed the urgency of scaling up innovative health products to tackle the leading causes of death in women and children, while also emphasizing the need for climate-smart health solutions to protect the most vulnerable populations, without losing sight of the fight against HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria. We have now a great potential game changers with Long acting thechnologies such as Lenacapavir to protect girls and women from hiv, we have now demonstrate that we can contribute to eliminate cervical cancer using vaccination and test and treat cervical lesion. these are tremendous progress that all women in the world should have access to, including in Africa and central America and Asia. Our discussions around AMR addressed both the growing threat of resistance and the importance of affordable and accessible diagnostics and treatments. These discussions should also include MDR-TB and antimalarial medecine and vector control resistance. Through these initiatives, Unitaid’s vision for a healthier world through equitable access was made clearer, as we continue to work with countries and partners to deliver impactful and sustainable health innovations for people in need in the south. #GlobalHealth #AMR #ClimateHealth #WomenAndChildren #UNGA2024 #Unitaid

As the founder at BHA, I often get asked how we are democratizing healthcare in Africa. One of our fundamental beliefs are you cannot improve care unless you are measuring outcomes. Global Imed enables you to measure point of care testing, in real time and impowers the care giver to medicate immediately. This is game changing in the developing world. Proactive medicine is far more effective than reactive medicine in improving outcomes. Please have a look at the attached deck for further insights. Clinton Foundation The Global Fund Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Africa CDC #HIV #Africa #TB #Malaria #rapidtesting The Disease Detection and Response Alliance

Great News: The Global Fund launches US$771 million in grants to Mozambique, focusing on strengthening health systems to: ✅ Increase antiretroviral therapy coverage among all people living with HIV to 81% by 2025. ✅ Improve the treatment success rate of drug and/or multidrug-resistant TB to 90% in 2026. ✅ Provide universal access to quality malaria diagnosis and treatment. Mozambique was also awarded US$18.8 million in catalytic funding to strengthen its health programs to support adolescent girls and young women, distribute pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), increase TB case finding, build resilient and sustainable systems for health and bolster its work on human rights and gender. https://lnkd.in/epzhn5gF

It is exciting that The Global Fund has commended the Truenat and handheld X-Ray devices as India's innovative advancements towards tuberculosis elimination. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra, along with the Indian delegation, showcased the groundbreaking Truenat technology, which has significantly improved TB detection and management. Truenat, a RT-PCR-based test, is both cost-effective and efficient, and has shifted paradigms particularly in resource-limited settings. It had been a game changer in the fight against COVID-19 and is now revolutionizing TB diagnostics. The Global Fund praised these technologies as models for global adoption, highlighting India's commitment to eliminating TB through extensive awareness campaigns, stigma reduction, and intensive program monitoring using digital technologies. This recognition underscores India's dedication to public health innovation and its efforts to combat TB, HIV/AIDS, and malaria with the Global Fund's support. Read the full article: [Truenat machines, handheld X-rays gets Global Fund thumbs up at World Health Assembly] https://lnkd.in/eUHBp4Cw #WorldHealthAssembly #WHA77 #GlobalFund #Truenat #MolbioDiagnostics #HealthcareInnovation #IndiaFightsTB #TBElimination #HealthTech #Geneva2024 #PublicHealth

"In diagnostics research, if you can’t translate the innovation into a tangible product that can be used in health screening around the world, then you won’t have the impact,” said Burnet Diagnostics Initiative (BDI) Director Jennifer Barnes. There is an urgent need for simple, low-cost tests that can be operated in the field without sophisticated health infrastructure. Burnet has developed diagnostics for HIV, hepatitis E, COVID-19 and other infectious diseases over the last 15 years – all with the aim of closing the gap on health inequity. Endorsed by the World Health Organization, the quick and affordable VISITECT® CD4 diagnostic tool enables better care for 35 million HIV-infected people in low-income countries. The BDI has now achieved ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating ethical and reproducible research conduct. Read more about the BDI’s journey toward certification: https://lnkd.in/g96ajk_V #HealthEquity #Biotech #ResearchTranslation #BIO2024

With the IRA looking to disrupt our American pharma/healthcare economy, there are a few stories that have been lacking attention in our mainstream media. During my MBA program I reviewed and presented on how Brazil changed the way they provided care for their population with HIV/AIDS. This included a (then) harsh negotiation tactic with pharma, but has also been lauded as a victory for the health of their peers in South America. As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how things shake down in the pharma supply chain and for those who provide healthcare. In the meantime, the iron triangle of healthcare: access, cost, and quality are at stake while we work to find a better way. Check out this article to learn more. #medications #affordablehealthcare Joshua Free PharmD, MBA Nelco Advisory

MEDIC'S IN WEB3, a community of healthcare professionals embracing the potential of Web3, we are bringing our expertise to #Web3Lagos, a leading conference showcasing the future of decentralized technology in Nigeria. At the conference, MEDIC'S IN WEB3 will: Engage in discussions about the transformative power of Web3 in healthcare: Exploring topics like blockchain-based medical records, secure data sharing, and incentivized patient engagement. Offer free medical investigations: Providing vital tests like Hepatitis B and HIV screenings, emphasizing the crucial role of accessible healthcare in a thriving community. By combining our medical knowledge with Web3 innovation, MEDIC'S IN WEB3 aims to empower individuals and build a healthier future for all. Join us at Web3Lagos to learn more about the exciting possibilities of healthcare in the decentralized world.