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Improving Access to Essential Diagnostics in the Americas

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 16:00 - 17:15 CET Virtual

 

Overview

This webinar aims to support countries in the Americas in strengthening access to diagnostics through effective strategies with a focus on the adoption of national essential diagnostic lists (nEDLs). The session will emphasize the essential role of diagnostics in strengthening health systems. It will also explore how developing and implementing a nEDL can help prioritize essential tests and improve equitable access to quality diagnostics across all levels of the health system.

 

Agenda

Time Title Speakers
10:00-10:05Welcome & opening remarks
Alexandre Lemgruber

Unit Chief a.i., Access to Medicines and Health Technologies, PAHO/WHO

Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, Chief Transformation Officer/CEO, FIND
10:05-10:25Why diagnostics matter for health systemsMikashmi Kohli, Senior Manager, Evidence & Policy, FIND
10:25 - 10:45Understanding diagnostics lists: WHO Essential In Vitro Diagnostics List (EDL) and National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL)Dr Ana Aceves Capri

Technical Officer, WHO EDL Secretariat

Alexandre Lemgruber

Unit Chief a.i., Access to Medicines and Health Technologies, PAHO/WHO
10:45 - 10:55Honduras’ experience in developing a NEDLDr Suyapa Mendoza Maradiaga

Committee Coordinator for the Development of the National Essential In Vitro Diagnostics List
10:55 - 11:10Q & AModerated by PAHO/FIND
11:10 - 11:15Closing RemarksPAHO

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