The 2024 Joint Meeting brings together global health agencies, manufacturers, and suppliers to address challenges and opportunities in ensuring equitable access to quality-assured health products. Building on the momentum of the November 2023 discussions, this year’s meeting takes a forward-looking approach to unlocking the power of innovation and local manufacturing to drive equitable access and help to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
With the theme “Ensuring Health Equity: Partnerships for Accessible Quality Products,” the event offers participants a deep dive into sustainable local manufacturing practices and cutting-edge supply chain innovations. It is designed to inspire collaboration, encourage dynamic exchanges, spark new ideas, and deliver actionable insights on addressing global health challenges.
Key sessions include:
Day 1: Opening plenary featuring global health experts, roundtable discussions, case studies, and interactive technology-driven engagement via a meeting app and Zoom.
Day 2: Updates on prequalification product streams and technical support for local production.
Day 3: Insights into procurement processes, global programme forecasts, and real-world case studies, with time dedicated to in-depth discussions and Q&A.
Day 4: Regulatory updates in the morning, followed by two parallel sessions in the afternoon: (1) WHO treatment guidelines and model lists for essential medicines and diagnostics, and (2) monitoring and shipment innovations for health products.
Additionally, participants can engage in one-on-one meetings with manufacturers and stakeholders, starting on the afternoon of Day 2 and continuing through Day 5.
Meeting Objectives
- Share progress on prequalification, regulatory, and procurement activities.
- Showcase global initiatives promoting sustainable local manufacturing of quality health products.
- Gather insights from manufacturers on challenges, innovations, and success stories.
- Strengthen partnerships with manufacturers to enhance access to quality health products.
- Explore innovative solutions and collect feedback from stakeholders to inform future strategies.
Who Should Attend
Manufacturers and suppliers of:
- In vitro diagnostics
- Vaccines and pharmaceuticals
- Contraceptive devices
- Vector control products
For more details, see the AGENDA.
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