Testing for COVID-19 is on the path of significant improvement in Africa following the outcome of a major breakthrough by a Nigerian laboratory
in a telephone interview from Ede that the kits were “about being rolled out.” As in past endeavors, national and regional health bodies are expected to partner with the research centre in the roll out.
The new diagnostic test offers more than time-saving value to the patient, it offers significant out of pocket value to the patient. “While a PCR test costs $125 , the paper strip test will cost only $3 ,” Mr Happi told PREMIUM TIMES, adding, “It is fast, reliable, affordable, and very comparable to PCR.”
According to Worldometer, Africa currently had a total of 308,190 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as at Wednesday; with South Africa, Egypt and Nigeria having the highest number of cases.
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