Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Five regions in Ethiopia conducted- Polio vaccination with novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV2) vaccine to reach over 5.6 million children

This first round nOPV2 campaign was carried out efficiently in all the target woredas

Ethiopia conducted a polio vaccination campaign in five regions (Afar, Amhara, Gambella, Addis Ababa, and Sheger City of Oromia Region) with type 2 novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV2) targeting over 5.6 million aged below five years aiming to prevent transmission & circulation of variant poliovirus outbreaks. The campaign was officially…

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Pfizer Supplies One Billionth Pneumococcal Conjugated Vaccine Dose for Vaccination of Children in Lower- Income Countries Through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

The Vaccine Alliance is a public-private partnership that brings together governments, global health organizations, the vaccine industry and other sectors to increase equitable and sustainable access to vaccines

The 1 billionth pneumococcal vaccine dose was delivered to Ethiopia Since 2010, Pfizer pneumococcal vaccines have reached 57 Gavi-eligible countries to help protect an estimated 300 million plus children The collaboration is a part of Pfizer’s commitment to help close the global health equity gap and bring our medicines and…

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GITEX GLOBAL 2024: Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution unveiled to the world on “AI Super Tuesday”

As AI takes centre stage in drug discovery, the world could soon witness the most significant shift in medicine since the advent of modern pharmaceuticals

International exhibitors presented the most groundbreaking innovations helping shape the future of society and industry “Cybersecurity Day” next up as world’s largest and best-rated tech event reaches halfway stage on Wednesday Hot on the heels of a memorable first day where GITEX GLOBAL 2024 (http://apo-opa.co/4hlR7gj) opened the doors for its biggest-ever…

Source: UN News |

World Health Organization (WHO) calls for action to halt rise in hearing loss in Africa

Hearing loss already costs the continent $27 million annually, exacting profound impact on lives and economies, according to the report, which was launched at the African Summit on Hearing Impairment in Nairobi, Kenya

The number of people in Africa living with hearing loss could rise to 54 million by 2030, up from 40 million today, unless urgent measures are taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Monday.  Hearing loss already costs the continent $27 million annually, exacting profound…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The 2023 West African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (WENDU) Report: Statistics and Trends on Illicit Drug Supply and Drug Use Officially Released

The Report highlighted the emerging threat of new drugs, particularly Kush, which has created a public health emergency in several Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Member States (MS)

The 2023 West African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (WENDU) Report: Statistics and Trends on Illicit Drug Supply and Drug Use was officially launched on 11th September 2024 in Freetown, Sierra Leone during a hybrid event that involved both virtual and in-person participants. The meeting aimed to achieve two primary…

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EVA Pharma Signs a Voluntary Licensing Agreement with Gilead to Increase Access to Lenacapavir in 120 Countries with High Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Incidence and Limited Resources

Under this royalty-free voluntary licensing agreement EVA Pharma will manufacture and supply Lenacapavir active pharmaceutical ingredient and finished pharmaceutical product

EVA Pharma (www.EVAPharma.com) announced today a non-exclusive, royalty-free voluntary licensing agreement signed with Gilead (https://apo-opa.co/4dB3Nwx), allowing EVA Pharma to manufacture and supply generic lenacapavir in form of active pharmaceutical ingredient and finished pharmaceutical product. This agreement includes the technology transfer of know-how to make and use lenacapavir allowing for sustainable accessibility…

Bio-Sourcing
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Bio-Sourcing secures European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator funding to bridge the biomanufacturing gap and make biotherapeutics more available and affordable

The first biosimilar the company will bring to trials is adalimumab (Humira), a widely used treatment for autoimmune diseases

The funding – a €2.5M grant and additional €10M in equity - shows clear recognition of the ability of Bio-Sourcing’s (www.Bio-Sourcing.com) technical platform to impart changes on biomanufacturing sovereignty and to increase access to cutting-edge pharmaceuticals treatments, such as biosimilars; The BioMilk platform allows large volume production with limited capital expenditure…

Source: World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean |

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Children with lived experience with cancer and their families should play a vital part in the design, implementation and follow-up of programmes

Yazan is a 20-year-old Syrian who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma as a child. The conflict in Syria and resulting humanitarian crisis meant that Yazan struggled to access treatment for his cancer, and he received little support from his school and community. “I was denied entry to my final exams…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan |

Ensuring primary health services for displaced people

The Organization is providing supportive supervision to three health agencies ‒International Medical Corps, Relief International and World Vision International

Cecilia Achuwor, a 38-year-old mother of six children, is one of the hundreds of thousands of refugees and returnees who have crossed the border into South Sudan since the beginning of the conflict in neighbouring Sudan 16 months ago. “My husband remains in Khartoum,” she says. “We separated from him…

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Tahaluf Launches CPHI Middle East As Region’s Premier Pharma Event

Set to take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center from December 10-12, 2024, this landmark event has garnered the support of the Saudi Ministry of Health and is held in partnership with the Events Investment Fund

Saudi Ministry of Health supports December launch event in Riyadh; Event to highlight Saudi Arabia’s ambitious pharma goals, with over 400 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitors anticipated; Industry trends, challenges & opportunities to be explored across four stages  Tahaluf, Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing business event organiser, has launched the latest…