Medical supply donations for Ukraine - World Health Organization (WHO) Ministries of Health in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Republic of Moldova, Poland, Romania and Slovakia have provided guidance for the following list of urgently needed medical supplies The supplies list noting essential items for which we are requesting support will be revised continuously, as per recommendations provided by health authorities
Health system at breaking point as hostilities further intensify in . . . Israel’s intensified military operations continue to threaten an already weakened health system, amidst worsening mass population displacement and acute shortages of food, water, medical supplies, fuel and shelter Four major hospitals in Gaza (Kamal Adwan Hospital, Indonesia Hospital, Hamad Hospital for Rehabilitation and Prosthetics, and European Gaza Hospital) have had to suspend medical
Health products policy and standards - World Health Organization (WHO) NOTE: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO and partners are providing a channel to request essential supplies Countries can use the supply chain portal to request access to supplies like: PPE; Biomedical Equipment; Diagnostics; PPE and the Public During the COVID-19 pandemic, PPE became a key player in reducing transmission among the general
Shortage of personal protective equipment endangering health workers . . . But shortages are leaving doctors, nurses and other frontline workers dangerously ill-equipped to care for COVID-19 patients, due to limited access to supplies such as gloves, medical masks, respirators, goggles, face shields, gowns, and aprons “Without secure supply chains, the risk to healthcare workers around the world is real
WHO is working day and night to keep medical supply chains open and . . . All supplies are distributed in close coordination with the Ministry of Health, based on WHO critical needs assessments, public health risk, service assessments and logistic capacity The coming days and weeks will see a constant flow of medical supplies, as part of an effort to ensure people’s access to essential drugs and medical care
WHO Generic Essential Emergency Equipment List Inventory list of equipment and supplies Best practice guidelines for emergency care Renewable Items Quantity Date Checked DD MM YYY Nasogastric tubes Light source (lamp flash light) Intravenous fluid infusion set Intravenous cannulas scalp vein infusion set Syringes with needles (disposable)
Substandard and falsified medical products - World Health Organization . . . Its collaborative approach ensures that health systems are better equipped to protect public health and maintain the integrity of medical supplies Together, the Member State mechanism and GSMS provide a comprehensive framework for addressing the complex challenge of substandard and falsified medical products, enhancing global public health safety
Emergency health kits - World Health Organization (WHO) WHO has developed standardized health kits of medicines and medical supplies to meet different health needs in humanitarian emergencies and disasters These kits are developed to provide reliable and affordable medicines and supplies quickly to those in need
Procurement process resource guide - World Health Organization (WHO) WHO Medical device technical series Effective health technology procurement practice leads to safe, equitable and quality health care, and all parties involved enjoy benefits: procurement staff gain by carrying out clear and accountable work done to internationally accepted standards; funding agencies can have confidence in the right goods being procured at the right price; health service
Dire health and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of . . . The recent surge in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to significant loss of life, trauma, displacement, and the destruction of critical health infrastructure, exacerbating an already dire situation for millions of people The situation remains tense and volatile, and the health needs are immense WHO remains on the ground, and has continued to respond to the