WHA Resolution on strengthening diagnostics capacity: call for commitments

Committing to support countries to implement the WHA Resolution on diagnostics and improve health for all

The commitment tracker will be an open, public platform hosted by FIND for members of the global health community to share commitments to support Member States in implementing the landmark Resolution to strengthen diagnostics capacity, which was adopted at the 76^th World Health Assembly (WHA) in 2023. It will launch during the WHA meeting in 2024.

Ahead of launch, submissions are welcomed from stakeholders across the global health community including, but not limited to, technical agencies, NGOs, private sector, community and civil society organizations. To share your organization’s commitment, please complete the form shared below.

Guide to commitments

What does it mean to make a commitment?

Sharing a commitment is an opportunity to communicate your plans and ambitions to support the implementation of the Resolution on diagnostics and engage with partners and colleagues within the global health community to support these goals.

While the commitments are non-binding, the information submitted will be used to track progress on the 15 recommendations made within the Resolution, identify opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing, and to shine a spotlight on gaps, achievements and best practices that support implementation of the Resolution.

Who can make a commitment?

Any organization whose activities relate to the implementation of the WHA Resolution on diagnostics can make a commitment. This could include, but is not limited to, technical agencies, NGOs, private sector, community, and civil society organizations.

What are the requirements for a commitment?

All commitments must meet the following minimum requirements:

Be submitted by an organization whose activities relate to the implementation of the WHA Resolution on diagnostics.
Respond specifically to one or more of the recommendations delivered in the WHA Resolution on diagnostics.
Clearly communicate specific actions to address one or more of the recommendations of the WHA Resolution on diagnostics, including where and when these activities would take place.
Are strongly encouraged to be measurable in terms of impact as well as the time commitment for the action.
Are expressed succinctly, within the limit of 250 words for each commitment per recommendation.

All commitment submissions will be reviewed by FIND before publication, for quality control and standardization purposes.

Who owns the commitment data?

Each organization that submits a commitment maintains ownership of the information shared therein. FIND is hosting the commitment tracker platform, and as such, retains the right to share information submitted to the tracker as part of reporting on global progress against the Resolution on diagnostics recommendations.

How will this information be used?

Commitment information will be publicly accessible via the commitment tracker platform, including through an interactive dashboard that will allow the audience to view commitments made by geography, type of organization, and Resolution recommendation.

FIND will also use information from partner commitments to share updates on progress against the recommendations, highlight success stories, and shine a spotlight on gaps and unmet needs within the diagnostics ecosystem.

How can I update my commitment?

To ensure that the commitments on the platform as well as the information in the commitment dashboard remain up to date and reflective of partner progress, we will request that partners share an annual update.

To update or remove your commitment, please reach out to DxCommitments@finddx.org.

What security policies are in place regarding the commitment tracker platform and dashboard?

The commitment tracker is hosted by FIND and is governed under FIND’s existing privacy policy and disclaimer.

What is FIND’s role in maintaining the site and the commitment data?

FIND is the host of the commitment tracker platform. FIND will support the development of an interactive dashboard to share commitment information and will periodically solicit updates from commitment-makers to ensure the data shared on this platform is up to date. Additionally, FIND will report on commitments, sharing progress updates, impact stories, and analyses of the information shared here.

Submission questionnaire

Organization name(Required)

Organization website(Required)

If you don't have a website, please answer "no website" in the text box.

Point of contact first name(Required)

Point of contact last name(Required)

Point of contact email(Required)

Type of organization(Required)

Commitments

Select all the WHA Resolution recommendations for which you would like to submit a commitment(Required)

Multiple recommendations can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 1: Establish national diagnostic strategies(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R1)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R1)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R1)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R1)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 2: Establish health technology assessment systems(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R2)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R2)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R2)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R2)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 3: Develop national essential diagnostics list?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R3)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R3)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R3)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R3)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 4: Expand accessibility of diagnostics at PHC level?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R4)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R4)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R4)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R4)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 5: Invest in and train skilled workforce?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R5)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R5)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R5)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R5)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 6: Apply standards for the safe use of diagnostic imaging?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R6)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R6)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R6)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R6)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 7: Invest in diagnostic R&D and promote local production?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R7)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R7)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R7)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R7)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 8: Facilitate access to funding for diagnostic R&D?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R8)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R8)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R8)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R8)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 9: Promote policies for equitable and timely access to diagnostics?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R9)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R9)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R9)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R9)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 10: Leverage the TRIPS agreement to promote diagnostic access?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R10)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R10)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R10)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R10)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 11: Promote policies to prevent anti-competitive practices that hinder access?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R11)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R11)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R11)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R11)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 12: Harmonize regulatory and procurement policies?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R12)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R12)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R12)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R12)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 13: Establish routine data collection to monitor and improve diagnostic market?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R13)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R13)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R13)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R13)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 14: Invest in diagnostic services, including selection and use?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R14)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R14)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R14)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R14)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Commitment relating to recommendation 15: Strengthen international collaboration and assistance including during pandemics?(Required)

Please enter your specific commitment text in the text box for this recommendation and select the geographies where these activities will take place.

Where will this be implemented (R15)?(Required)

Select the geographies in which the activities will take place.

Select the region(s) in which this commitment will be implemented (R15)(Required)

Multiple regions can be selected.

Do you wish to add countries outside of the selected region(s) (R15)?

Multiple countries can be selected. There is no need to select countries within the region(s) you have already selected.

Select individual country(ies) in which this commitment will be implemented (R15)(Required)

Multiple countries can be selected.

Authorization for logo usage: please check the box below to allow use of your organization’s logo alongside your commitment(Required)

Yes

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