Category Archives: Healthcare

Healthcare Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

SEAT Donates Vehicles to Hospital Clínic Barcelona for Home Care Professionals

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. has entered into a partnership with Hospital Clínic Barcelona, donating three SEAT Ibizas to support the mobility of professionals working in the hospital’s Home Care Area (HCA). The initiative aims to ensure safe and high-quality care … Read the full press release

Merck Partners with UN on Vital Training Course for Family Carers During European Carers Day

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a prominent science and technology company, has entered into a collaboration with the United Nations’ Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA) to offer a training course aimed at equipping family carers with essential skills. The course comprises five … Read the full press release

M&S and YoungMinds Partner to Tackle Youth Mental Health Issues

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) and YoungMinds, a leading youth mental health charity, have joined forces to address the mental health challenges faced by young people. A new partnership has been formed to raise awareness and funding for resources … Read the full press release

Roche’s Evrysdi Shows Promise in Pre-Symptomatic SMA Babies, Potentially Changing the Course of the Disease

(IN BRIEF) Roche has reported positive outcomes from the RAINBOWFISH study, an investigation into the efficacy and safety of Evrysdi® (risdiplam) in babies with pre-symptomatic spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The study, which included 26 infants aged from birth to six … Read the full press release

Sanofi and Teva Collaborate on Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment, TEV’574, in $1.5 Billion Deal

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and Teva Pharmaceuticals have announced a collaboration to co-develop and co-commercialize TEV’574, a promising asset currently in Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, both forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures $85 Million Contract for Ambulatory Care Cancer Center in New Jersey

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into an additional contract with RWJBarnabas Health to construct a new ambulatory care cancer center in Livingston, New Jersey, USA. The contract, valued at USD 85 million (approximately SEK 900 million), will be part of … Read the full press release

University of Exeter-Led Team Wins Prize for AI-Driven Global Antibiotic Resistance Harmonization

(IN BRIEF) A team led by Professor Robert Beardmore at the University of Exeter has won an Innovation Award at the Vivli Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Data Challenge for their work in harmonizing thresholds for antibiotic resistance using artificial intelligence (AI). … Read the full press release

Sanofi Collaborates with Janssen on Vaccine for Extraintestinal Pathogenic E. coli

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has entered into an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, to develop and commercialize a vaccine candidate for extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC) that is currently in Phase 3 of clinical trials. ExPEC … Read the full press release

AXA Launches ‘We Care’ Program to Enhance Employee Well-being and Support

(IN BRIEF) Leading global insurer AXA has unveiled its ‘We Care’ program, designed to bolster the well-being of its 110,000 employees in 51 countries. The initiative, a cornerstone of AXA’s strategic plan for 2024-2026, consists of four core pillars, including … Read the full press release

World Health Organization Recommends University of Oxford’s Malaria Vaccine for Children

(IN BRIEF) The University of Oxford’s R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine, developed in collaboration with the Serum Institute of India and leveraging Novavax’s adjuvant technology, has received a recommendation for use by the World Health Organization (WHO). After rigorous scientific review by … Read the full press release

Aviva and Socius Chosen as Preferred Bidders for London Cancer Hub Development

(IN BRIEF) Aviva and mixed-use developer Socius have been selected as the preferred bidders for the advancement of the London Cancer Hub (LCH), a world-leading district dedicated to cancer research and treatment in Sutton, London. The partnership will collaborate with … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Polish company SDS Optic Inc. with €10 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Cancer Detection Tech

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €10 million loan agreement with Polish company SDS Optic Inc. to support the development and commercialization of their innovative cancer detection technology platform, inPROBE®. SDS Optic specializes in diagnostic and … Read the full press release

Skanska to Construct Innovative Wooden-Framed Hospital Building in Karlstad, Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into an agreement with Region Värmland to construct a groundbreaking new reception building at the Central Hospital, CSK, located in Karlstad, Sweden. Valued at approximately SEK 740 million, this contract will be recorded as part … Read the full press release

BASF Launches Epispot™, a Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredient for Blemish-Prone Skin, Aligning with the #NoFilter Beauty Trend

(IN BRIEF) BASF Personal Care has introduced Epispot™, a sustainably sourced cosmetic ingredient designed to enhance the beauty and self-confidence of individuals with blemish-prone skin, a common issue affecting people worldwide regardless of gender, age, or ethnicity. Epispot addresses the … Read the full press release

EQT to Sell LimaCorporate to Enovis Corporation, Creating Global Orthopaedic Industry Leader

(IN BRIEF) EQT, in collaboration with its co-shareholders, has agreed to sell LimaCorporate, a global orthopaedic implant manufacturer, to Enovis Corporation, a NYSE-listed company. LimaCorporate, known for its innovative orthopaedic solutions and additive manufacturing expertise, specializes in shoulder, knee, and … Read the full press release

GSK’s Arexvy RSV Vaccine Approved in Japan for Adults Aged 60 and Above, a First for the Country

(IN BRIEF) GSK plc has received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for its Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, recombinant adjuvanted) to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in adults aged 60 and above. This marks … Read the full press release

Hospital Alemán in Buenos Aires Enhances Medical Facilities with Lindner and KARL STORZ Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Argentina’s Hospital Alemán in Buenos Aires embarks on a comprehensive expansion project known as the “Juncal” extension, aiming to provide top-notch medical services and modern infrastructure. Partnering with Lindner and KARL STORZ, the private hospital has added approximately … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s ALTUVIIIO Granted Marketing Authorization in Japan for Hemophilia A Treatment

(IN BRIEF) The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) has granted marketing authorization for ALTUVIIIO, a novel factor VIII replacement therapy used to control bleeding in patients with hemophilia A. ALTUVIIIO, also known as efanesoctocog alfa, stands out … Read the full press release

British Safety Council’s International Safety Awards 2024 Now Open for Applications

(IN BRIEF) The British Safety Council has opened applications for the International Safety Awards 2024, marking the 66th year of these internationally recognized accolades for excellence in health, safety, and wellbeing. These awards honor organizations committed to maintaining high standards … Read the full press release

Breakthrough: Lutathera Shows Significant Progress in Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumor Therapy

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has announced successful results from its Phase III NETTER-2 trial involving Lutathera, a treatment for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). When used as a first-line treatment in combination with long-acting octreotide, Lutathera significantly improved progression-free survival in patients with … Read the full press release