Goa: Diagnostic-chain Molbio Diagnostics , has received the Kochon prize from the Stop TB Partnership for its portable, PCR system used for diagnosing Tuberculosis (TB).

Molbio’s Truenat is a portable, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) system helps to diagnose TB by dissecting its genetic material–DNA, RNA.

By the non-profit body for its ability to execute test in remote settings without the need for extensive laboratory infrastructure, reliable electricity, power backup, or air conditioning.

Besides TB, Truenat has been adapted for use in testing for other infectious diseases such as hepatitis, COVID, and HPV.

Previously, the platform has received endorsement from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Indian Council of Medical Research ( ICMR ), and as per the company over 1

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