WHO is pleased to announce the second edition of the Week of Quality, focusing on in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), medicines, and vaccines and biotherapeutics in 2024. This training program, organized by the Local Production & Assistance Unit (LPA) Unit, in the Access to Medicines and Health Products Division (MHP), WHO HQ, builds upon the success of the inaugural Week of Quality last year, which covered vaccines, medicines, and IVDs. In 2024, each product stream will benefit from a dedicated week, empowering manufacturers and regulators with the knowledge and skills needed for product design, development and production of quality-assured health products:
Week of Quality for In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs): April 15-18, 2024 Week of Quality for Medicines: May 13-16, 2024 Week of Quality for Vaccines & Biotherapeutics: June 10-13, 2024 (tentative) 2l Baffled Flask
The Week of Quality for IVDs 2024 with the theme Optimising IVD product development: principles of design, quality and compliance is specifically designed to equip manufacturers and regulatory authorities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with the essential knowledge and guidance needed to promote strategies for product design, development, and production of IVDs.
This virtual training takes place from 15 to 18 April 2024, from 12:00 to 14:30 (Geneva Time – CEST). Over the four-day virtual training program, participants will delve into the fundamentals needed for IVD development and production, including:
Join us for the WHO's Week of Quality for IVDs training program. Register your interest to participate in this valuable training program. IVD manufacturers and regulatory authorities (Ministry of Health, National Regulatory Authorities) in all WHO regions are welcome to attend. Secure your spot by registering your interest. Don't miss out!
Conical Flask For further information and inquiries about the Week of Quality or LPA's initiatives, please visit the LPA website and contact Dr Jicui Dong, Unit Head of the LPA Unit, at dongj@who.int, copying localproduction@who.int.