Global health diagnostics (original) (raw)

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Access to appropriate diagnostic tools is essential for enhancing global health, particularly in developing countries where current diagnostics are inadequate. This paper highlights the pressing need for better diagnostic technologies that are accurate, affordable, and accessible, particularly for infectious diseases. It emphasizes the collaboration efforts like those of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with the Global Health Diagnostics Forum, focusing on determining the health impact of diagnostic tools and establishing necessary performance characteristics to effectively reduce disease burden.