The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established in 1948, WHO’s mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. The organization plays a pivotal role in coordinating global health responses, setting international health standards, and providing guidance on health matters. Engaging with WHO is essential for stakeholders aiming to ensure market access in the global health landscape. (who.int)
Core Functions of WHO
WHO’s primary responsibilities include:
- Setting International Health Standards: Developing norms and standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of health products and interventions worldwide.
- Providing Technical Support: Offering guidance and support to countries to strengthen their health systems and implement effective health policies.
- Monitoring Health Trends: Assessing global health trends to inform policy decisions and resource allocation.
Leadership and Key Contacts
As of January 2025, WHO is led by Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who oversees the organization’s strategic initiatives and operations.
Contact Details for WHO
Website: https://www.who.int/
Postal Address:
World Health Organization
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 22 791 21 11
Challenges in Working with WHO
Engaging with WHO involves:
- Understanding Global Health Policies: Familiarity with WHO’s guidelines and frameworks is crucial for successful market access.
- Timely and Accurate Submissions: Ensuring that all necessary documentation is complete and submitted promptly to facilitate evaluation processes.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Working effectively with various international health stakeholders to align with WHO’s recommendations and standards.
Successful collaboration with WHO can lead to enhanced credibility and global recognition of health products and interventions.
Opportunities / Solutions with Justin Stindt Consultants
Justin Stindt WHO expertise ensures:
- Expert Consultant WHO Submissions: Creating high-quality submissions for WHO evaluations and prequalification processes.
- Market Access WHO Strategies: Proven methods for optimizing global market entry and acceptance.
- Specialist WHO Processes: In-depth knowledge of WHO’s procedures to accelerate approvals and endorsements.
- WHO Consultants Support: Our team provides expert guidance for companies engaging with WHO to secure approvals and partnerships.
Justin Stindt Consultants specializes in helping clients prepare effective submissions and engage confidently with WHO evaluations.
Case Studies
A Pharmaceutical Company’s Success with WHO
Challenge:
A pharmaceutical company sought our assistance to develop a strategy to obtain WHO prequalification for a novel vaccine.
Solution:
We guided them in preparing strategy and engagement plan towards a comprehensive dossier that addressed WHO’s evaluation criteria.
Outcome:
Our strategic approach contributed to a positive outcome, enabling the vaccine’s inclusion in global procurement lists.
Need support with WHO market access? Justin Stindt Consultants has the expertise to help you succeed.
Other Key Institutions in Market Access
Global Institutions
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)
United States
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
- Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER)
France
Germany
- Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss (G-BA)
- Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG)
- GKV Spitzenverband
United-Kingdom
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
- Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC)
- All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG)
- National Health Service (NHS)
Italy
Spain
- Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)
- Dirección General de Cartera Común de Servicios del Sistema Nacional de Salud y Farmacia (DGCF)
- Interministerial Commission on Medicine Prices (CIPM)