WHO ADDS FIRST DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS TO ITS EMERGENCY USE LISTING
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AT A GLANCE
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately.
WHO’s EUL procedure assesses the quality, safety and performance of essential health products based on the available evidence, while ensuring they meet minimum international standards and address the needs of low- and… Through this mechanism, WHO aims to accelerate access to reliable diagnostic tools for early case detection, timely clinical care, disease surveillance and effective outbreak response. The EUL also supports United Nations procurement agencies and governments in making informed decisions about the procurement and use of these products in public health emergency settings.
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- Topic: HEALTH — the feed headline centres on ADDS, FIRST, DIAGNOSTIC, TEST, EBOLA.
- Original feed: News (English) - World Health Or.
- Published: 02 Jul 2026, 17:21 UK.
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- News (English) - World Health Or: Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL).
- News (English) - World Health Or: The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately.
- News (English) - World Health Or: WHO’s EUL procedure assesses the quality, safety and performance of essential health products based on the available evidence, while ensuring they meet minimum international standards and address the needs of low- and…
- News (English) - World Health Or: Through this mechanism, WHO aims to accelerate access to reliable diagnostic tools for early case detection, timely clinical care, disease surveillance and effective outbreak response.
- News (English) - World Health Or: The EUL also supports United Nations procurement agencies and governments in making informed decisions about the procurement and use of these products in public health emergency settings.
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