Sources of insulin, oral medicines, and medical devices for diabetes for low-and middle income countries

Different initiatives exist at global level which provide sources where countries can purchase diabetes medicines and medical devices. The objective of this document is to inform key actors (from national programs and procurement agencies/departments) on existing mechanisms that can be used to facilitate access to essential diabetes medicines and medical devices for regular procurement, when the national procurement system is facing difficulties to respond to the needs of the population, or in case of stock out situations in countries. This document also highlights the conditions applicable to benefit from this mechanism as well as contact details.