Mapping Out Standards for Newborn Sepsis Diagnostics

WHO released a target product profile for IVD tests.

Focuses on neonatal sepsis detection.

Aims to reduce infant mortality worldwide.

Sepsis causes ~15 percent of newborn deaths.

Current diagnostics face challenges like sensitivity and cost.

Effective tests should improve clinical decision-making.

Profile tailored for low-resource settings.

Developed with input from various health departments and organizations.