The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released its expanded List of Essential Diagnostics (EDL). How is 2019 version different from last year’s?
12 new cancer tests added for detection of solid tumors including colorectal, liver, cervical, prostate, breast and germ cell cancers, and leukemia and lymphomas
new section covers anatomical pathology testing and tests intended for screening of blood donations
the list focuses on addressing additional infectious diseases such as cholera, leishmaniasis, schistosomiasis, dengue and zika
Watch short summary video on Essential Diagnostics List or check out India’s EDL approach.
Sources:
https://www.who.int/medical_devices/publications/Standalone_document_v8.pdf?ua=1