Published on Jul 14, 2024
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MeDevIS Database
MeDevIS Database

❖ WHO launched MeDevIS, an open-access hub providing information on 2301 types of medical devices.

❖ It aims to aid governments, regulators, and users in making informed decisions by offering a unified platform that simplifies the device naming and replaces traditional paper-based searches.

❖ Additionally, it covers 2301 types of medical devices used for various health issues.

❖ These include reproductive health, maternal and child health, diseases like cancer, heart problems, diabetes, and infectious diseases such as COVID-19.