KEMRI converted testing kits

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By
Matilu Mwau

From
Kenya

Pitch
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) researchers found a way to convert existing machines used to test for HIV, Tuberculosis and Avian Flu into COVID-19 tests. This conversion will enable Kenya to mass test for the virus. KEMRI BUSIA, the Centre for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Control Research which is leading in sampling Covid-19 cases, aims to manufacture rapid testing kits, as quick as 15 minutes.

Stage
Prototype

Web
https://www.kemri.org/ https://www.kemri.org/cipdcr-2/ https://www.kemri.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/General-Information-on-Corona-Virus.pdf @KEMRI_Kenya

Extra
Media: https://kenyanreport.com/2020/04/08/kemri-innovates-covid-19-testing-kits-makes-kenya-first-african-country-to-kick-off-mass-testing/ Media: https://www.nation.co.ke/news/New-tech-at-Kemri-to-enable-Kenya-to-mass-test-for-virus/1056-5517402-l95bh5/index.html Link: https://www.pd.co.ke/news/national/kemri-set-to-analyse-close-to-40-000-covid-19-samples-in-a-day-32361/ Link: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/article/2001367222/covid-19-results-in-15-minutes-kemri-starts-manufacturing-rapid-test-kits Video: https://youtu.be/6PUhg_fkIgI Quote: “In the unlikely event that we get to that point, we will be ready” Prof. Matilu Mwau

Tags
Health; Education; Manufacturing

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