University of Pretoria unveils new handheld device to quickly detect TB

Chief Scientific Advisor at MARTI TB Diagnostics and an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Pretoria, Jan Verschoor, said quick early diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a priority. On Tuesday the United Nations commemorated world TB day with the focus on the estimated 1.2 million people who die every year of this centuries old disease. Latest news on our website