Health products policy and standards
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Assistive technology progress assessment questionnaire: tracking progress on access to assistive technology
1 December 2025

Assistive technology progress assessment questionnaire: tracking progress on access to assistive technology

In May 2018, the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted resolution WHA71.8 on improving access to assistive technology. The resolution urges Member States...

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Development of medical device policies, 2nd ed.
12 November 2025

Development of medical device policies, 2nd ed.

A first edition of the Development of Medical Devices Policies was published in 2011. This second edition was prepared to reflect the transition from the...

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Improving access to assistive technology in United Republic of Tanzania (2022-2023): project report
6 October 2025

Improving access to assistive technology in United Republic of Tanzania (2022-2023): project report

The report summarizes a collaboration between the Ministry of Health of the United Republic of Tanzania, HelpAge Tanzania and the World Health Organization...

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Enabling rapid access to essential assistive technology in Ukraine (2022-2023): project report
5 October 2025

Enabling rapid access to essential assistive technology in Ukraine (2022-2023): project report

This report summarizes a collaboration between the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2022 and 2023. The goal was...

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