WHO to review its interim guidance on the use of delamanid in the treatment of multidrug-resistant TB following the release of Phase III clinical trial results

The World Health Organization (WHO) has started preparations for a rapid review of its interim guidance on the use of delamanid in the treatment of patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). This follows the release of the phase III randomised control trial results by Otsuka Pharmaceutical at the 48th Union World Conference on Lung Health on 13 October.