Price, quality, and market dynamics of malaria rapid diagnostic tests: analysis of Global Fund 2009-2018 data.
Rachel WittenauerSpike NowakNick LuterPublished in: Malaria journal (2022)
Advancements in RDT affordability, quality, and access over the past decade risk stagnation if health of the RDT market as a whole is neglected. These results suggest that from 2009 to 2018, this market was highly concentrated and that quality was not a distinguishing feature between RDTs. This information adds to previous reports noting concerns about the long-term sustainability of this market. Further research is needed to understand the causes and implications of these trends.