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Article: Ghana : Akers Biosciences, Inc. - ABI Signs New Distribution Agreement to Gain Access to African Infectious Disease Testing Market.
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- October 1, 2009
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ABI, a leading designer and manufacturer of rapid diagnostic screening and testing products, today announces that it has signed an agreement with AFRICA Continental Holdings, LLC ("ACH") to supply rapid malaria tests for use initially in Ghana. ACH serves as a link between U.S. businesses and commercial entities operating in Africa. Through this partnership, ABI will have access to various distributors with direct access to government channels.
According to the World Health Organization, globally there are about 300 - 500 million episodes of malaria each year, resulting in over a million deaths. Statistics supplied by the Government of Ghana reveal that within ...