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First self-test for hepatitis C virus prequalified by WHO
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) In a first, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday prequalified the hepatitis C virus (HCV) self-test that will help expand access to testing and diagnosis and accelerate global efforts to eliminate the disease. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents leading to a range of health problems. An estimated 354 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B or C, and for most, testing and treatment remain beyond reach. The new product, called OraQuick HCV self-test, manufactured by US-based OraSure Technologies is designed for use by anyone, without any expertise. The WHO had, in 2021, recomm

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