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HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Adriana
Velazquez
Searching for innovative
appropriate technologies for low
resource settings.
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Different settings where innovation is required:
lack of specialized human resources, high needs for population
1. Health Post 2. Health centers
3. District Hospitals 4. Provincial/
Regional Hospitals
5. Teaching or tertiary
level or National
specialized Hospital
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Searching for innovative technologies that would be:
Safe and good quality & 5As:
Available
Accessible
Appropriate
Affordable and Acceptable
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
2010 call for innovative technology for
global health concerns (BMGF)
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Medical devices and ehealth solutions
compendium of innovative health
technologies 2012
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Factors preventing procurement of innovative technologies
specifically designed for low resource settings (WHO 2013)
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Main Barriers in commercializing/selling medical devices.
1. Financing
2. Regulatory clearance
3. Production/manufacturing
4. Supply chain
5. Complex procurement process
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IP issues (e.g. obtaining patents)
Licensing
Financing
Regulatory clearance
Production/manufacturing
Device did not meet quality standards
Complex procurement processes
Tariffs and taxes
Supply chain
Other
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Innovating, Local production and technology
transfer to increase access to appropriate
medical devices
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Success stories of innovative
technologies for LRS
Neonatal intensive care
equipment
Devices offered through the Breath of Life Program me in eight countries in South and South-
East Asia.
Solar Ear A solar powered hearing aid.
Jaipur Foot Leg and knee prosthetics made of locally sourced materials. The prosthetics are offered without
cost to amputees.
Intraocular lenses Lenses developed at less than one eighth of the price of comparable imports.
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
WHO developed technical specifications for procurement,
donations that specify quality, e.g. PPE
now need to INNOVATE! And find new materials, standards
that comply with needs in the field.
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Feasibility tool for innovators ( 2014)
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 3. Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-
being for all at all ages
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Research, development and innovation : WHO
Compendium of Innovative Health Technologies
for Low Resource Settings
Intern Medical Devices, Ina Indlekofer, 16 September 2016
Source: http://www.who.int/medical_devices/innovation/compendium/en/, 15.09.2016
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
WHO Compendium – Call 2016
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
40.00%
Perc
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Region
Submissions by Region
Compendium 2015
Compendium 2016
Intern Medical Devices, Ina Indlekofer, 16 September 2016
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
WHO Compendium – Call 2016
55%
24%
9%
8% 4%
Technology Types - 2016
Medical Devices & Medical simulationdevices
eHealth Solutions
Other
Assistive Products
PPE
Intern Medical Devices, Ina Indlekofer, 16 September 2016
48%
40%
10%
2%
Submissions by Stage of Development
Commercialized
Prototype
Clinical Investigation
Clinical Performance Study
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
WHO Compendium – Call 2016
4 WHO interns in 2016 helped this process!
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Internal Reviewers External Reviewers
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Reviewers
not completed ordeclined
Completed
• 122 reviewers
contacted
– 35 internal WHO
colleagues
– 87 external
reviewers
• 79 reviewers
completed
evaluations
• 412 e-mails to
reviewers in one
month
Intern Medical Devices, Ina Indlekofer, 16 September 2016
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
WHO Compendium – Call 2016
Intern Medical Devices, Ina Indlekofer, 16 September 2016
Generic Name
Technology Type
Health Problem
addressed Country of
origin
Stage of development Evidence/
Clinical Trials
Cost
Picture/ Signature
Reviewers’ Evaluations
Certificates
Matrix as a summary of submission documents and evaluations for a final review
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Future steps: CATALOGUE OF NEEDS TPP.
Remember: 1 A patient is at the end of all
our activities, they deserve our
Technical knowledge
Passion
Honesty
Hard work
Together
Remember 2:
Innovative technology should
be:
Safe
Good quality!
Easy to use
Easy to maintain
Adaptable
Affordable
Available
Accessible
Acceptable
HIS/EMP | Communications Planning WHO/HIS/EMP | May 15, 2017
Thank you
Adriana Velazquez
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