The meeting of the 25th WHO Expert Committee on Selection and Use of Essential Medicines will be held from 5 to 9 May 2025 at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, to revise and update the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (EML) and the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc).
Registrations are now open for the Open Session of the meeting, which will be held on Monday 5 May 2025, from 10:00 to 13:00 CEST (UTC+2), at WHO Headquarters, Geneva. Virtual connection via Zoom will also be available.
The Open Session provides an opportunity for individuals and partners external to WHO to listen to an update on current and future activities of the EML Secretariat, or to provide comments on issues relating to the meeting agenda through short presentations or statements.
Individuals wishing to join the Open Session virtually are invited to register using the following link:
Individuals wishing to attend the Open Session in person are invited to register by Monday 21 April 2025, using the following link:
Individuals or organizations wishing to make a presentation or statement during the open Session are required to register their interest to do so via email to the EML Secretariat by Monday 21 April 2025, providing the following information:
- Name
- Organization
- Email address
- Statement request details (e.g. topic or application number)
- In person or virtual attendance
While every effort will be made to accommodate all requests for attendance and presentations/statements, this may not be possible due to capacity and time constraints.
All agenda documents to be considered by the Expert Committee can be found on the meeting webpage (see 'Related'). The agenda for the Open Session will be posted on the meeting webpage once it is finalized.
Please note that any expenses incurred for attending the Open Session will be the responsibility of the attendee(s).