Who Updates Essential Medicines List with New Advice on Use of Antibiotics, and Adds Medicines for Hepatitis C, Hiv, Tuberculosis and Cancer
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The updated list adds 30 medicines for adults and 25 for children, and specifies new uses for 9 already-listed products, bringing the total to 433 drugs deemed essential for addressing the most important public health needs. The WHO Essential Medicines List (EML) is used by many countries to increase access to medicines and guide decisions about which products they ensure are available for their populations.
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