WHO Adds Weight Loss, Diabetes Meds to Essential List

WHO just dropped its updated Essential Medicines list, and it's a game-changer! Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro (but only for diabetes with complications), plus crucial therapies for cystic fibrosis and cancer, are now on the list of must-have meds for countries worldwide. This list impacts treatment access for billions, especially in developing nations, but can these life-saving drugs become affordable enough to reach those who need them most? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.