Expanded rapid COVID-19 testing in LMICs
Abbott Laboratories received the foundation’s support to enable the distribution of its Panbio COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test in low- and middle-income countries. The availability of rapid diagnostic tests that are both cost-effective and produce results within 15–20 minutes is critical in combating the spread of the pandemic.
- Focus areas
- Healthcare Delivery
- Investment type
- Volume guarantee
- Status
- Exit
- Initial investment
- Public
- Partnered in
- 2020
- Headquarters
- USA
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