What is a POCT Solution? Who is the Reliable Provider for POCT Solutions? Sansure in 2024 HCOWA
2024 HCOWA, grounded from August 26 to 28 at Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) in Accra, Ghana, serves as a platform for China and West Africa to work together, digging into the untapped potential of the region.
Sansure also joined the EXPO with our latest Point-of-care (POCT) solutions at Booth A051&A052, which grabbed great attention. Read on to learn more about POCT in West Africa.
Why POCT? Challenges Faced by West Africa Society
Let’s start by getting to know the status quo of the healthcare industry in West Africa.
1. Limited Access to Healthcare Facilities:
West African countries often struggle with limited access to healthcare facilities, particularly in rural areas. The geographical spread and lack of infrastructure make it difficult for many to reach hospitals or clinics, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment.
2. Shortage of Healthcare Professionals:
The region faces a critical shortage of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and laboratory technicians. This shortage strains the existing healthcare infrastructure and leads to overworked staff, reduced quality of care, and longer waiting times for patients.
3. High Prevalence of Infectious Diseases:
West Africa is plagued by a high prevalence of infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis. These diseases require timely diagnosis and treatment, which is often hindered by the lack of diagnostic facilities.
4. Economic Constraints:
Poverty is widespread in West Africa, limiting individuals’ ability to pay for healthcare services, including diagnostic tests. This economic barrier further restricts access to necessary healthcare, leading to untreated or poorly managed conditions.
5. Inadequate Laboratory Infrastructure:
The region’s laboratory infrastructure is often inadequate, with outdated or insufficient equipment, a lack of reagents, and poor maintenance. This limits the capacity for accurate and timely diagnosis, particularly for more complex conditions.
2024 HCOWA, themed “Seizing Opportunities in West Africa’s Healthcare Industry,” is all about bringing together key players to explore new opportunities. Then, to cope with the lingering healthcare issue, affordability and accessibility are the keys. Therefore, POCT can be the essential facilitator.
Why POCT? Sansure’s Presentation at this EXPO
POCT is not a stranger, especially for us who have been went through the dark time during COVID-19 pandemic. But it is more than irritating prodding.
What is POCT?
Point-of-care testing (POCT) is a medical test conducted near the patient, where the results can influence the immediate care of the patient. The core of POCT lies in:
• Time Efficiency: POCT enables rapid testing, significantly reducing the turnaround time for obtaining results.
• Location Flexibility: It can be performed at the patient’s side or nearby, eliminating the need for fixed testing facilities.
• Accessibility: The tests can be carried out by non-professional testers and, in some cases, even by the patients themselves.POCT allows for quicker access to critical health indicators, enabling timely and effective treatment interventions, which greatly enhances the efficiency of emergency care.
Besides, the quick test is particularly useful in a variety of emergency scenarios, such as pre-hospital emergency care, in-hospital emergency departments, EICUs, and during sudden incidents or emergency rescues.Through rapid testing, POCT assists in the swift assessment of a patient’s condition, providing crucial support and evidence for clinical decision-making.
Sansure’s POCT Solutions at 2024 HCOWA
For the 3-day exhibition, Sansure iPonatic III and iPonatic III Pro were the hit.
iPonatic III – Blockbuster Point-of-Care PCR System
Its compact design, powerful features, and fast, accurate results have made the iPonatic III one of the most sought-after products in the molecular POCT series.
Equipped with Sansure’s proprietary one-step nucleic acid extraction-free technology and a rapid nucleic acid detection system, the iPonatic III has significantly optimized the testing process, including sample handling, nucleic acid extraction and purification, PCR amplification, fluorescence detection, and result analysis.
This innovation has reduced the testing time to just 15-45 minutes and supports a wide range of molecular diagnostic tests, including• Various respiratory infections like COVID-19
• HPV
• STIs
The Value of Sansure POCT Solutions to the West African Healthcare Industry
1. Accessibility
POCT solutions bring diagnostic tools directly to the patient, reducing the need for travel to distant healthcare facilities. These portable devices can be used in community settings, making healthcare more accessible, especially in remote areas.
2. Fast Diagnosis
POCT allows for fast diagnosis, enabling healthcare providers to make immediate decisions about treatment. This is crucial in managing infectious diseases and acute conditions where timely intervention can save lives.
3. Cost-Effectiveness
POCT instruments are more cost-effective than traditional laboratory tests, making them more accessible to populations with limited financial resources. This affordability increases the likelihood of widespread adoption and use.
4. Decentralization of Healthcare
By decentralizing diagnostic services, POCT reduces the burden on centralized laboratories and healthcare facilities. This helps to distribute healthcare resources more evenly and reduces overcrowding in hospitals.
Conclusion
We are committed to providing more reliable rapid-testing solutions, aiming to make healthcare more accessible, benefiting people all around the world.
Keep updated with Sansure for more information about POCT.
