WHO IMD-PQS Immunization Cold Chain Manufacturer Consultation 2023

On Monday 30th November 2023, the WHO Immunization Devices (IMD), Performance, Quality and Safety (PQS) team conducted its annual technical consultation with manufacturers of PQS-prequalified immunization products and devices from the E003 (Refrigerators and freezers) and E006 (Temperature Monitoring Devices) equipment categories. The meeting took place by videoconference. 70 participants joined the consultation. Of the 70 participants this included industry representatives alongside non-industry members and partners of the WHO IMD PQS Working Group. The purpose of the 2023 consultation was to present general IMD PQS progress updates; MFC commitment reminders; a deep-dive into Equipment Monitoring Systems (EMS) progress; and an update from partners (Gavi and UNICEF Supply Division).