The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the WTO co-hosted a technical webinar on 3 July, discussing the role of public procurement, including pooled procurement, in promoting global, equitable and timely access to health technologies. The webinar underscored that effective public procurement procedures depend on access to quality and up-to-date information on health product markets, a clear understanding of needs, and the ability of suppliers to deliver required quality products at affordable prices.World Trade Organization — Latest news