WHO Essential Diagnostics List - Summary
Like the Model List of Essential Medicines, the Model List of Essential In Vitro Diagnostics (often referred to as the “essential diagnostics list” or EDL) serves as a vital resource, guiding countries in creating their own lists of essential in vitro diagnostic tests. This list is crucial for ensuring that everyone has access to the necessary tests for their health needs.
Benefits of Essential Diagnostics
National essential medicines lists have greatly helped people, especially in low-resourced countries, by focusing on the most important medicines that should be available to all. It is expected that national EDLs will offer similar benefits for in vitro diagnostic tests. These diagnostic lists may also be included in national plans for essential or priority medical devices used in public procurement, reimbursement, or aimed at providing universal health coverage.
Understanding Essential Diagnostics
Essential diagnostics: These are tests that meet the priority health care needs of the population. They are chosen based on factors like disease prevalence, public health importance, and solid evidence of their effectiveness and accuracy. Cost-effectiveness also plays a significant role, similar to how essential medicines are defined.
This Model List is the definitive guide for Essential In Vitro Diagnostics and replaces two earlier versions published on the WHO website in May and November 2018. For a deeper understanding, you can download the PDF for free.
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