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Network Advocates for Expansion of WHO’s Essential Medicines List
Network in Action Briefs Paula Byron Network in Action Briefs Paula Byron

Network Advocates for Expansion of WHO’s Essential Medicines List

The NCDI Poverty Network has submitted proposals to the World Health Organization suggesting it add analogue insulins and a triple fixed-dose antihypertensive medicine combination to its Model List of Essential Medicines. The Network has also proposed that WHO reclassify hemoglobinopathies to shine more of a spotlight on sickle cell disease and thalassemias.

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