“Health”: WHO designates the Medical Responsibility Device as a Global Reference Center - Sarmad

The Ministry of Health announced on Friday that the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the Medical Accountability Authority as a global reference center in the field of medical accountability.

In a statement, the ministry said this accreditation enables the Authority to join the network of collaborating centers with the WHO and to implement international programs in training, research, capacity building, and contributing to the development of policies and best practices in medical accountability. It clarified that the international classification is “WHO Collaborating Centre for Medical Responsibility.”

The ministry explained that this accreditation is valid for four years, during which cooperation will be expanded in capacity building, exchange of expertise, policy development, and support for evidence-based practices. It also serves as an impetus to continue working with international partners to enhance knowledge and expertise in the field of medical accountability.

The Medical Accountability Authority is an independent government body established in 2020. Its work and jurisdiction encompass all medical professions and supporting professions in both the public and private sectors, exclusively. It is responsible for providing technical opinions on all matters referred to it through complaints, reports, minutes, documents, cases, and lawsuits related to medical errors and professional misconduct.