Diagnostics for detection and surveillance of priority epidemic-prone diseases in Africa: an assessment of testing capacity and laboratory strengthening needs

• Main Authors: Aytenew Ashenafi (Author), Olajumoke Sule (Author), Trevor Peter (Author), Silver Mashate (Author), Osborn Otieno (Author), Abebaw Kebede (Author), John Oio (Author), Kekeletso Kao (Author), Jane Carter (Author), Toni Whistler (Author), Nqobile Ndlovu (Author), Yenew Kebede (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In 2023, Africa experienced 180 public health emergencies, of which 90% were infectious diseases and 75% were related to zoonotic diseases. Testing capacity for epidemic-prone diseases is essential to enable rapid and accurate identification of causative agents, and for action to prevent disease spr...