Nicole Skoetz

Dec 18, 2023 | jclinepi.com | Thomas Piggott |Lorenzo Moja |Kristina Jenei |Tamara Kredo |Nicole Skoetz |Rita Banzi | +10 more

Introduction Guidelines and essential medicine lists (EMLs) bear similarities and differences in the process that lead to decisions. Access to essential medicines is central to achieve to universal health coverage. The World Health Organization (WHO) EML has guided prioritization of essential medicines globally for nearly 50 years, and national EMLs (NEMLs) exist in over 130 countries. Guideline and EML decisions, at WHO or national levels, are not always coordinated and aligned.