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Halifax company receives approval for ‘game-changing’ HIV-Syphilis rapid test
Description
January 26, 2025
A Halifax company is making progress in the fight against infectious diseases. MedMira’s newly manufactured HIV-Syphilis rapid test has recently received approval from Health Canada. Officials with the company say the device will help combat rising HIV and Syphilis rates across the country. Mitchell Bailey reports.
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Halifax company receives approval for ‘game-changing’ HIV-Syphilis rapid test01:40 | January 26, 2025 -
New book advocates for elderly feline adoption through fundraiser for local rescues02:13 | July 29, 2026 -
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Deadliest ovarian cancers now believed to originate in fallopian tubes, physicians say.05:44 | July 28, 2026 -
UNB scientists discover protein in Madagascar periwinkle that could advance anti-cancer drug production05:30 | July 28, 2026 -
Tick-related diseases on the rise in Nova Scotia02:10 | July 27, 2026 -
National campaign raises record funds for Autism Canada05:40 | July 27, 2026 -
Calls for more ovarian cancer treatment options02:21 | July 23, 2026 -
Maritime provinces facing health-care strain, looking to feds for financing02:13 | July 22, 2026 -
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Health Matters: ON, QC heat wave spreads to the Maritimes02:21 | July 2, 2026 -
Nova Scotian family raises money for rare genetic condition clinical trial02:21 | June 28, 2026 -
NS Accessibility Association launches new pilot in a unique way05:42 | June 25, 2026 -
Nova Scotia man turns speed walking into way to give back02:12 | June 22, 2026 -
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Paddling for a purpose: national campaign raises money for autism supports05:31 | June 10, 2026 -
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NS patients spread awareness of Spinal CSF Leaks02:12 | June 3, 2026 -
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Family and community power Fredericton MS Walk01:50 | May 31, 2026
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Halifax company receives approval for ‘game-changing’ HIV-Syphilis rapid test01:40 | January 26, 2025
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New book advocates for elderly feline adoption through fundraiser for local rescues02:13 | July 29, 2026
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New townhouses for health-care workers open in Bridgewater01:54 | July 28, 2026
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Deadliest ovarian cancers now believed to originate in fallopian tubes, physicians say.05:44 | July 28, 2026
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UNB scientists discover protein in Madagascar periwinkle that could advance anti-cancer drug production05:30 | July 28, 2026
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Tick-related diseases on the rise in Nova Scotia02:10 | July 27, 2026
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National campaign raises record funds for Autism Canada05:40 | July 27, 2026
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Maritime provinces facing health-care strain, looking to feds for financing02:13 | July 22, 2026
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NS Accessibility Association launches new pilot in a unique way05:42 | June 25, 2026
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Halifax company receives approval for ‘game-changing’ HIV-Syphilis rapid test
Description
January 26, 2025
A Halifax company is making progress in the fight against infectious diseases. MedMira’s newly manufactured HIV-Syphilis rapid test has recently received approval from Health Canada. Officials with the company say the device will help combat rising HIV and Syphilis rates across the country. Mitchell Bailey reports.
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