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WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments
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|October 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLC), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated comorbidities such as obesity.
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Medicines for cystic fibrosis, psoriasis, haemophilia and blood-related disorders are among the other additions. WHO EML and EMLC include medicines for priority health needs of populations. They are adopted in over 150 countries, serving as a basis for public sector
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