Support to COVID-19 diagnostics

This project supports the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) in accelerating the roll-out of safe affordable and effective COVID-19 diagnostics in Low- and Lower-Middle Income Countries. It contributes to the global COVID-19 response set out in the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator Diagnostics Partnership. Project activities include: (1) developing rapid and affordable COVID-19 tests for use in lower-income countries; and (2) building and deploying new testing and market shaping strategies to meet the changing needs of the pandemic response. This project represents additional funds provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The description and expected results are the same.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased capacity of manufacturers to research and develop rapid diagnostic tests; and (2) enhanced access to simple accurate and affordable COVID-19 tests for Lower-Middle Income Countries.