IMPACT
As the test meets an urgent national priority and holds the potential to dramatically reduce the financial burden on the national TB control programme, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is closely following developments in the project and WHO and CTD have requested to fast-track development. Furthermore, ICMR has committed to undertake multi-centric validation for Stellar’s TB triage test.
“IHF came into our project as our fairy Godmother. Not only has IHF provided us with additional funds when that were most needed, but also supported us with advice, connections and regular reviews. Their understanding of the TB ecosystem in India, and their consistent positive and pragmatic support have brought a lot of clarity on strategic approaches that could expedite dealing with the challenges in this venture.”
Suman Laal, Chief Scientific Officer and Director, Stellar Diagnostics