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WHO's Prequalification of Medicines Programme assesses the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products, diagnostics, and vaccines to facilitate procurement by UN agencies and ensure access to affordable, quality health commodities in low- and middle-income countries.

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Answer: True

Prequalification accelerates access to life-saving products by providing a trusted assessment for procurers like UNICEF, Gavi, and the Global Fund. It also supports regulatory strengthening in developing countries, promoting local manufacturing and sustainable health system resilience.

Topic World Health Organization
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Banking