The Access to Medical Products in the WHO South-East Asia Region 2025 publication has just been released today at the WHO SEARO Regional Committee 78. https://www.who.int/southeastasia/publications/i/item/9789290221524
This biennial report comprehensively documents progress across the South-East Asia Region, providing an overview of trends in health spending, pharmaceutical legislation, intellectual property rights, procurement and pricing policies, and the rational use of medicines. It also reviews regional efforts to address antimicrobial resistance and strengthen regulatory systems.
This latest edition features a special focus on improving access to noncommunicable disease medicines and essential penicillin formulations, utilizing both regional analysis and country profiles to highlight current gaps and future opportunities.