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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 study to change way women are diagnosed with breast cancer02:17 | August 4, 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 -
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Halifax company receives approval for ‘game-changing’ HIV-Syphilis rapid test01:40 | January 26, 2025
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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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