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Primerdesign are exhibiting at the BEVA Congress from 11th-14th September 2024

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/primerdesign_equine-equinehealth-qpcr-activity-7235229669128585217-rY-Z?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

Health authorities detect first case of mpox in Malta this year

https://timesofmalta.com/article/health-authorities-detect-first-case-mpox-malta.1097389

WHO urges rapid access to mpox diagnostic tests, invites manufacturers to emergency review

https://www.who.int/news/item/29-08-2024-who-urges-rapid-access-to-mpox-diagnostic-tests--invites-manufacturers-to-emergency-review

The ABHI UK Pavilion is heading to #AfricaHealth2024 in Cape Town! From 22-24 October, we will be showcasing innovative HealthTech solutions at Africa’s premier healthcare event.

We are thrilled to be joined by our UK exhibitors: De Soutter Medical Huntleigh Healthcare #OESMedical and Primerdesign Ltd

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/abhi_africahealth2024-oesmedical-africahealth-activity-7234832364147789826-_0P0?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

Https://headtopics.com/uk/lethal-mpox-found-in-europe-is-mutating-into-new-strains-in-58146273

Philippines - “Testing is done via PCR at major hospitals, with results taking about four to five days”

https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/things-to-know-new-mpox-cases-philippines/

NHS update mpox guidance in the last 24 hours

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mpox/

Saint Lucia currently has the capability to conduct Mpox testing using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

https://thevoiceslu.com/2024/08/health-ministry-intensifies-efforts-against-mpox-threat/

Pcr just announced to be distributed to Europe

https://www.stocktitan.net/news/VRAX/virax-biolabs-announces-distribution-agreement-to-commercialize-mpox-r3avwx06ji5l.html

Pcr just announced to be distributed to Europe

https://www.stocktitan.net/news/VRAX/virax-biolabs-announces-distribution-agreement-to-commercialize-mpox-r3avwx06ji5l.html

Kyrgyzstan - Citizens are checked for monkeypox in airports, train stations and border crossing points

https://m.akipress.com/news:792758:All_those_arriving_by_planes_to_Kyrgyzstan_checked_for_monkeypox/

Satusehat Health Pass App now back for international travellers going to Indonesia. This is the same app used during the covid pandemic for travel to Bali and Indonesia

https://en.antaranews.com/news/323875/indonesia-necessitates-travelers-to-use-satusehat-app-to-tackle-mpox

Congo now not due to receive vaccines this week -

https://www.africa.com/dr-congo-will-no-longer-take-delivery-of-mpox-vaccine-this-week/

Important to remember that despite all the vaccines being offered - The Japan-based KM Biologics makes LC16, the only mpox vaccine currently licensed for children

https://healthpolicy-watch.news/japan-poised-to-donate-the-only-mpox-vaccine-licensed-for-children-to-drc/

Indonesia hosting Indonesia - Africa forum in Bali 1st - 3rd September. Electronic Surveillance cards and PCR tests will be in use.

President Jokowi has requested the reactivation of electronic surveillance cards. These cards will issue QR codes to incoming travelers: green codes will indicate no action is needed, while yellow and red codes will trigger temperature checks and, if necessary, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests.

PCR machines have been set up at key entry points. “We have two PCR machines at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport, with results available in 30-40 minutes.

https://jakartaglobe.id/news/jokowi-orders-strict-screening-for-indonesiaafrica-forum-in-bali-to-prevent-mpox-spread

Promising Mpox drug fails in trials

https://www.wired.com/story/a-promising-drug-for-mpox-just-failed-in-trials/

South Korea now deploying epidemiologists and public health doctors at gates

https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/security/airports-begin-screening-for-mpox-as-africa-declares-public-health-emergency.html

Buys are still racking up (where people can actually purchase some)!

We do still have a strong relationship with Unicef after covid-19 so wouldn't be shocked if we are working with them. A few years back they named Novacyt (in the same sentence as Expedia and Dp World) so hopefully still think as highly of us.

https://www.unicef.org/media/119046/file/Private-Fundraising-and-Partnerships-Division-2021-HQAR.pdf

https://www.unicef.org/media/119046/file/Private-Fundraising-and-Partnerships-Division-2021-HQAR.pdf

Who launches prepare and response plan to contain outbreak

https://www.who.int/news/item/26-08-2024-global-strategic-preparedness-and-response-plan-launched-by-who-to-contain-mpox-outbreak