A new portable test is being introduced to detect tuberculosis. This test can provide results in under an hour, which is expected to improve diagnosis of the infectious disease. The current diagnostic process can be lengthy, especially in rural areas.

For instance, in a rural community in Nigeria, it can take several days to obtain an accurate diagnosis for someone showing symptoms of tuberculosis. Further information on this new test and its potential impact is available from El País. Details on how this test will be implemented and made available to those who need it are not specified here, but can be found in the original source.