The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first interim list of regulatory authorities for medical devices, known as transitional WHO Listed Authorities (tWLAs), on 14 July 2026, according to a press release. The list marks an important milestone in strengthening global regulatory cooperation and supporting regulatory reliance. It is designed to help countries provide people with more timely access to safe, effective and quality-assured medical devices. The initiative reinforces WHO's role in coordinating regulatory systems worldwide. It signals a shift toward greater efficiency in the oversight of medical technologies.