New Weight-Loss and Diabetes Drugs Make WHO’s Essential Medicines List
New Weight-Loss and Diabetes Drugs Make WHO’s Essential Medicines List
WHO Adds Weight-Loss and Diabetes Drugs to Essential Medicines List: What You Need to Know The World Health Organization (WHO) recently made headlines by adding several new medications to its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc). Among these additions are drugs used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and, significantly, medications designed for weight management. This decision could have a profound impact on global health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where access to such treatments has historically been limited. But what does this mean for you, and why is it such a big deal? Understanding the Essential Medicines List The WHO's EML is a carefully curated list of medications deemed to be the most effective and safe to meet the most important needs in a health system. Inclusion on this list signifies that these drugs should be available and affordable to all who need them. The EML is updated every two years and serves…