diagnostics

With a strong pharmaceutical base, the country is emerging as a hub for AMR innovation, from promising new antibiotics to advanced diagnostics.

But DeCarli said there have been some encouraging advances, including medication that can help slow the progression of cognitive decline, and improved diagnostics that can lead to earlier intervention.

A single metagenomics test costs around £1,300, which is far more than standard diagnostics.

Participating manufacturers will have to allocate 20% of their production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics to the WHO.

To improve healthcare, pinch points like diagnostics will have to be improved.