Atomo Diagnostics Wins Approval For Australia’s First HIV Self-Test, And Secures WHO Endorsement
Executive Summary
Atomo Diagnostics’ HIV Self Test has got the green light as Australia’s first HIV self-test and won approval from the World Health Organization’s Expert Review Panel for Diagnostics. The Australia-based company has also been granted the European Union (EU) CE Mark for marketing the device within Europe.
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