New report credits WHO with reforms that accelerate access to health innovations, but finds “pain points” persist that slow product reviews
Reforms to a World Health Organization (WHO) program that focuses on certifying the safety and efficacy of health products have accelerated access to these innovations in low- and middle-income countries, yet the program continues to struggle with challenging processes and practices that could lead to unnecessary delays. This is the central finding of a new report released by GHTC and the Duke Global Health Innovation Center that examines the WHO prequalification program.