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Source: The post is based on the article “World Local Production Forum”published in “PIB” on 7th November 2023
Why in the News?
The Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers is participating in the 2nd World Local Production Forum (WLPF) at The Hague, Netherlands.
What is the World Local Production Forum(WLPF)?
| Specifications | Details |
| Initiative of | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Aim | To increase access to medicines and other health technologies. |
| Functions | The forum provides Member States a regular platform to shape strategies and foster partnerships on sustainable local production to improve timely and equitable access to quality assured health products. |
| Secretariat | The Local Production and Assistance Unit of WHO |
| WLPF meetings | 1st WLPF: Held in 2021 |
| 2nd WLPF: 2023 Host Country: Netherlands |
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