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Susan Horton1, Michael L Wilson2, Annie N Y Cheung3
1School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
Progress on diagnostics recommendations has advanced, particularly with political will and policy changes. Areas needing substantial resources, like workforce and affordability, show slower progress, but a global coalition aims to accelerate development.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Medical Diagnostics
- Global Health
Background:
- The Lancet Commission outlined ten key recommendations for advancing diagnostics.
- Progress since 2021 has been influenced by a World Health Assembly resolution and a broad coalition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess progress on the ten Lancet Commission recommendations for diagnostics.
- To identify factors driving progress and areas needing further attention.
Main Methods:
- Literature surveys by subject matter experts.
- Quantitative findings where feasible.
- Anonymous surveys of knowledgeable individuals.
Main Results:
- Significant progress observed in areas with political will, industrial policy alignment, and policy framework changes.
- Slower progress noted for recommendations with substantial resource implications, including workforce and affordability.
- Adoption of a World Health Assembly resolution and coalition efforts have positively impacted progress.
Conclusions:
- Political will and integrated policy frameworks are crucial for advancing diagnostics.
- Addressing resource-intensive recommendations requires sustained effort and strategic investment.
- The Global Diagnostics Coalition is poised to consolidate and accelerate future progress.
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