A Major Step Forward in Global Malaria Control and Public Health Access
Barcelona, Spain – NovaCure Medical SL is proud to announce that its Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits have received WHO Prequalification (PQ), meeting the global gold standard for diagnostic quality, accuracy, and reliability.
This prequalification by the World Health Organization is a pivotal development that validates the clinical efficacy of NovaCure’s diagnostic kits and paves the way for large-scale deployment in tender-based programs, NGOs, and public health initiatives worldwide.
Malaria continues to pose a significant global health threat, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and parts of Latin America. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment and disease control. NovaCure’s WHO-PQ Malaria RDTs enable healthcare providers to detect Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax infections rapidly and reliably—even in low-resource settings.
“This achievement reflects NovaCure’s dedication to quality and innovation in public health diagnostics,” said Dr. Ahmed Karim, Director of Laboratory Solutions at NovaCure. “Our malaria test kits are now officially eligible for use in global procurement programs and ministries of health worldwide.”
Key Features of NovaCure’s WHO-PQ Malaria RDT:
- Detection Time: Results in 15–20 minutes
- Sensitivity & Specificity: > 98% for both Pf and Pv
- Shelf Life: 24 months at room temperature
- Packaging: Suitable for mass distribution and field use
- Certifications: CE-IVD, ISO 13485, WHO PQ
This prequalification enhances NovaCure’s credibility in the diagnostic tender market, opening opportunities for collaborations with:
- Global NGOs (e.g., UNICEF, Global Fund, MSF)
- Ministries of Health across Africa and Asia
- Emergency response teams and travel clinics
The company plans to expand its WHO-PQ product portfolio to include HIV, HCV, Dengue, and COVID-19 tests in the coming year.
For partnership inquiries or bulk procurement quotes, please contact:
📧 diagnostics@novacure.es
