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WHO Medical Devices February 2022 Newsletter Summary

Section 1: New WHO Publications

1.1 Setting Up a Cancer Centre: A WHO–IAEA Framework

• For: Policy-makers, programme managers, and health professionals.
• Content: Proposes a framework for establishing and strengthening cancer centers, detailing required infrastructure, human resources, and equipment, considering local context and resources.

1.2 Global Analysis of Healthcare Waste in the Context of COVID-19

• Key Points: Inadequate safe waste management globally, especially in least-developed countries. COVID-19 increased healthcare waste, straining facilities and worsening environmental impacts.

Section 2: Events

2.1 Call for Essential In Vitro Diagnostics (EDL4)

• Details: Invitation to submit diagnostic tests for the fourth WHO model list of essential in vitro diagnostics (EDL4).
• Where/Link: Information and submission details provided in the newsletter.

2.2 Training Videos Webinar: Biomedical Equipment for Oxygen Delivery Systems

• Date/Time: 28 February 2022, 13:30–15:00 hrs CET.
• Link for Registration: Webinar Registration

2.3 World Hearing Day

• Date: March 3, 2022.
• Link: World Hearing Day 2022

2.4 TB Pediatric Diagnostics Chest Radiography Webinar

• Date: March 24, 2022.
• Focus: Management of tuberculosis in children and the role of chest radiography.
• Organizers: WHO, International Society of Radiology (ISR), and World Federation of Pediatric Imaging (WFPI).

Section 3: Consultants Required for 2022 Projects

Areas of Need (EOI Deadline: 25 February 2022):

1. C-TAP: Technology Transfer and Local Production

• Objective: Support assessment for biomedical or clinical engineering in technology transfer and local production of medical devices.
• Requirements: Postgraduate degree, >7 years professional experience, knowledge of intellectual property law and medical device innovation.
• Link: C-TAP Details

2. Expertise in Hospital Equipment Selection

• Objective: Support selection, procurement, and specification development for medical devices, particularly for NICUs and neonates.
• Requirements: Biomedical or clinical engineering background, expertise in LMIC settings.
• Link: MeDevIS

3. Mapping Essential IVDs for UHC

• Objective: Map ongoing IVD activities into the Universal Health Coverage database and align with WHO EDL.
• Requirements: Clinical pathologist or laboratory scientist with experience in point-of-care tests and laboratory-based tests.
• Link: UHC Compendium

4. Nomenclature and Classification of Medical Devices

• Objective: Standardize nomenclature, classification, and coding systems for national and global use.
• Requirements: Expertise in biomedical/clinical engineering, databases (UDI), policy-level involvement.
• Link: Nomenclature Info

5. Biomedical Engineering Research & PPE Management

• Objective: Manage projects on personal protective equipment (PPE), with a focus on women's needs, standards, and technology innovation.
• Requirements: >10 years experience in biomedical engineering; skills in project management, research methods, and organizing scientific events.
• Link: PPE Development

COVID-19 Dashboard (Included for Context)COVID-19 Data Summary

Please stay safe and healthy in 2022!