@article{32274, author = {Kohli M and Sen P and Pai M}, title = {Improving access to essential tests for infectious diseases}, abstract = {

Recently, WHO published the first ever Essential Diagnostics List (EDL), which includes 113 tests, including tests for HIV, TB, malaria, hepatitis B and C, human papillomavirus (HPV) and syphilis. The EDL is a welcome first step in ensuring that diagnostics are a key part of all health systems. The impact of the list, however, will depend greatly on how countries adopt and implement the EDL.

}, year = {2018}, journal = {Microbes and Infection}, issn = {12864579}, doi = {10.1016/j.micinf.2018.08.003}, language = {eng}, }