Mpox: Morocco’s first PCR test approved by Africa CDC

The African Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has validated the first PCR test for mpox manufactured locally in Morocco by Moldiag, highlighting its reliability.

This test is part of the African Union’s strategy to strengthen African self-sufficiency in public health, by improving the continent’s preparedness for epidemics.

« Africa CDC is leading an ambitious but very crucial continental agenda on the local manufacturing of medical countermeasures, an essential element for the health security of the continent. The mpox PCR test kit, manufactured locally in Morocco, which passed rigorous criteria, recommended by our DAC for inclusion in the list, testifies that quality medical countermeasures, including diagnostics, can be made available locally during epidemic periods. I would like to congratulate Morocco on this exceptional achievement and encourage African Union Member States to consider the use of this testing solution as they continue to respond to the mpox epidemic ,” Dr. Jean Kaseya, DG Africa CDC.

Developed according to rigorous criteria from the Africa CDC Diagnostics Advisory Committee (DAC), the Moroccan test was independently evaluated and encourage other African countries to adopt local solutions to strengthen their health security.