CLEAN : WHO wants to expand global access to insulin for people with diabetes

The video discusses a new pilot project for the pre-qualification of human insulin to improve global access. It highlights the growing prevalence of diabetes, the insufficient availability of insulin, and high prices. The project aims to increase market competition, especially in low and middle-income countries. Historical data shows a significant rise in diabetes cases, with the fastest growth in low and middle-income countries.

What is the main goal of the new pilot project for human insulin?

• To limit insulin distribution to high-income countries

• To increase the cost of insulin

• To reduce the number of insulin manufacturers

• To improve global access to insulin

Why is there a need to increase competition among insulin manufacturers?

• To reduce the number of insulin users

• To decrease the quality of insulin

• To lower prices and improve access

• To increase the prices of insulin

How has the prevalence of diabetes changed over the past 35 years?

• It has decreased significantly

• It has remained the same

• It has quadrupled

• It has doubled

Which countries have seen the fastest increase in diabetes prevalence since 1980?

• Only low-income countries

• High-income countries

• Only middle-income countries

• Low and middle-income countries

What was the prevalence of diabetes like in 1980?

• Equal across all countries

• Highest in middle-income countries

• Highest in low-income countries

• Highest in high-income countries