Thread by @WHO

#WHA75 requested WHO to continue the integration of information related to terms, codes & definitions of existing systems for naming medical devices through the Medical Devices Information System bit.ly/3LV7Ea0

There are currently thousands of types of different medical devices in use, ranging from stethoscopes to complex imaging technologies. The absence of a common standard name for each has caused confusion; affected supply & traceability; and impeded health care delivery #WHA75

https://twitter.com/who/status/1530667184858406914

#WHA75 approved a Global Strategy on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) that aims to position IPC as central to infectious hazard and health emergency preparedness & response bit.ly/3LV7Ea0

In low & middle-income countries, 15 of every 100 people visiting a healthcare facility will leave with a new infection, and estimating that half the world’s health facilities lack basic water supplies bit.ly/3LV7Ea0 #WHA75

https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1530667842432999425

#WHA75 noted with appreciation new Global Strategies for HIV, viral hepatitis & sexually transmitted infections for the next 8 years, which calls for a more precise focus to reach the people who are most affected, most at risk for each disease, and to address inequities

HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections are responsible for 2.3 million deaths and are associated with 1.2 million cases of cancer each year bit.ly/3LV7Ea0 #WHA75

https://twitter.com/who/status/1530669298842120197