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NeoTest Aims to Combat Neonatal Sepsis Amid Aid Cuts

5/15/2025

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In 2025, as foreign aid dwindles for developing nations, innovative projects like NeoTest emerge to tackle neonatal sepsis, a devastating condition claiming 400,000 to 700,000 infant lives each year. By developing affordable, rapid diagnostics funded through market commitments, NeoTest aims to save lives and combat the rise of antibiotic resistance.

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In 2025, as foreign aid dwindles for developing nations, innovative projects like NeoTest emerge to tackle neonatal sepsis, a devastating condition claiming 400,000 to 700,000 infant lives each year. By developing affordable, rapid diagnostics funded through market commitments, NeoTest aims to save lives and combat the rise of antibiotic resistance.