WHO Launches MeDevIS: Global Platform for Medical Devices Information
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Platform Name | MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System) |
| Launched By | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Purpose | Global open-access clearing house for medical devices information |
| Database Coverage | 2,301 types of medical devices |
| Health Areas Covered | Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child health; noncommunicable diseases (cancer, CVD, diabetes); infectious diseases (e.g., COVID-19) |
| Naming Systems | European Medical Device Nomenclature (EMDN), Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) |
| Features | Search by type, healthcare system level, scope, infrastructure needs, etc. |
| Key Benefit | Simplifies procurement, regulatory approval, supply management, and pricing of medical devices |
| Target Users | Governments, regulators, healthcare practitioners, patients, policy-makers |
| Operational Since | March 2024 |
| WHO Background | Established: April 7, 1948 |
| WHO Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland |
| WHO Parent Organization | United Nations (UN) |
| WHO Director-General | Dr. Tedros Adhanom Gbreyesus (as of 2024) |
| WHO Funding Sources | Member state contributions and private donors |