WHOprequalified

WHOprequalified is a designation awarded by the World Health Organization (WHO) to medicines, vaccines, and other health technologies that meet stringent international quality, safety, and efficacy standards. This prequalification process is a crucial step for ensuring that essential health products available to low- and middle-income countries are of high quality and can be procured effectively by international agencies and national governments.

The prequalification program assesses products across various categories, including medicines for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases, as well as diagnostics, vaccines, and medical devices. The evaluation involves a rigorous review of manufacturing processes, product quality control, and clinical data to confirm that the product performs as intended and is safe for use.

Products that achieve WHO prequalification are listed on the WHO Prequalification Programme website, providing a readily accessible list for procurement agencies. This designation simplifies the procurement process by assuring buyers of a product's quality, thereby reducing the risk associated with purchasing health commodities. It also encourages manufacturers to adhere to high production standards and contributes to improving global health outcomes by increasing access to essential, high-quality medicines and health technologies.