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WHO Expands International Prequalification Program for Essential Medical Devices

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WHO Expands International Prequalification Program for Essential Medical Devices
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has expanded its Medical Device Prequalification Program to include a broader range of essential health technologies, ensuring they meet rigorous international standards for quality, safety, and performance. The expansion encompasses contraceptive devices including male and female condoms and intrauterine devices (IUDs), improving access to reliable reproductive health products worldwide. This initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries by facilitating the availability of WHO-prequalified products that have undergone stringent evaluation. The program helps ensure that patients globally have access to trusted medical technologies that meet the highest safety and efficacy standards.

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