
WHO Expands Essential Medicines List with Key Diabetes and Cancer Drugs
Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 11:04 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The World Health Organization has included GLP-1 drugs for diabetes, treatments for cystic fibrosis, and key cancer therapies in its essential medicines list, aiming to improve access to costly drugs globally. The move could act as a catalyst for broader accessibility, especially in low-resource settings.