2024-01-29-世界卫生组织-WHO_Medical_Devices_January_2024,_Newsletter_1页_498kb

WHO Medical Devices Newsletter: January 2024 Highlights

1. WHO Campaign on Medical Devices

• Highlights wishes for 2024 and introduces key developments and events.

2. Dr. Tedros' Message

• Emphasizes the importance of public health and supports equitable access to medical devices.

3. Publications from WHO in 2023

• Includes reports on medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, and health technology assessments.

4. Health Technology Access Pool (HTAP)

• Announced as the successor to the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP).
• Aims to improve global access to essential health technologies.

5. Technology Transfer License for Diagnostics

• WHO and Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) announce a non-exclusive license for COVID-19 and other diagnostics.
• Supports increased availability of diagnostics for HIV, malaria, and syphilis.

6. Invitation to the 2024 Fair Pricing Forum

• Organized by WHO to support transparency in health product pricing.
• Based on Resolution WHA 72.8 addressing market transparency for medicines, vaccines, and other health products.