Lists of medical devices 37% of 161 countries do not have national standards or recommended lists of medical devices for different types of healthcare facilities or specific procedures
Health technology policy 36% of 170 countries have a health technology national policy that is part of the National Health Program, while 11% have an independent document
Procurement 45% of 166 countries have a national list of approved medical devices for procurement or reimbursement and 63% carry out the procurement of medical devices at national level
