(IN BRIEF) ETH Zurich scientists have developed a novel iron supplement using oat protein nanofibrils coated with iron nanoparticles, offering nearly twice the absorption rate of standard iron sulphate supplements. The plant-based formula is vegan-friendly, tasteless, and easy to incorporate … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged anaemia, bioavailability, clinical study, dietary supplement, ETH Zurich, ETH Zurich researchers create breakthrough iron supplement with nearly double absorption efficiency, global health, iron deficiency, iron nanoparticles, Jiangtao Zhou, Michael B. Zimmermann, National University of Singapore, Nature Food, Nutrition, oat protein nanofibrils, Raffaele Mezzenga, selenium deficiency, sustainable nutrition, THAILAND, vegan supplement, zinc deficiency
(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has licensed a pre-clinical small molecule program from Kyowa Kirin to develop a potential first-in-class therapy for autoimmune diseases, a major global health challenge affecting around 10% of the population. The deal grants Boehringer exclusive worldwide … Read the full press release
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Tagged autoimmune diseases, biotechnology, Boehringer Ingelheim, Boehringer Ingelheim Secures Exclusive Global Rights to Develop New Autoimmune Treatment from Kyowa Kirin, Boehringer Ingelheim Strengthens Autoimmune Disease Pipeline with Licensing Agreement from Kyowa Kirin, Carine Boustany, chronic inflammation, drug development, global health, immunology, inflammatory diseases, Kyowa Kirin, licensing agreement, pharmaceutical innovation, pre-clinical program, respiratory diseases, small molecule therapy, Takeyoshi Yamashita
(IN BRIEF) A new expert-led publication in the European Medical Journal, supported by Bayer, highlights the growing global burden of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) among children. Affecting 20% of children worldwide, the condition is linked to reduced academic performance, poor … Read the full press release
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Tagged academic performance, allergic rhinitis, allergy-friendly schools, antihistamines, ARIA guidelines, asthma prevention, Basel, Bayer, child wellbeing, children’s health, climate change, European Medical Journal, Experts Call for Urgent Action to Address the Growing Impact of Allergic Rhinitis on Children’s Health and Education, Experts Urge Global Action to Combat the Hidden Toll of Allergic Rhinitis on Children’s Education and Wellbeing, Gabriela Zuniga, global health, hay fever, indoor allergens, Lei Cheng, Mário Morais-Almeida, Michael Blaiss, non-sedating antihistamines, pediatric allergy, pollution, Ricardo Salazar, school environment, sleep disturbance, urbanization
(IN BRIEF) GSK’s Shingrix vaccine has been approved by China’s NMPA for adults aged 18 and over who are immunocompromised or immunosuppressed, marking the first shingles vaccine available for this group in the country. Affecting about six million people annually … Read the full press release
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Tagged CHINA, China National Medical Products Administration, clinical studies, global health, GSK, GSK Expands Shingrix Approval in China to Include Immunocompromised Adults at Risk of Shingles, GSK Strengthens Vaccine Portfolio with Shingrix Approval for High-Risk Adult Populations in China, GSK Wins China Approval for Shingrix in Immunocompromised Adults Expanding Protection Against Shingles, Healthcare, herpes zoster, immunocompromised adults, immunodeficiency, immunosuppression, infectious diseases, NMPA, preventive medicine, public health, Recombinant Zoster Vaccine, RZV, Sanjay Gurunathan, Shingles, Shingrix, vaccine approval, Vaccine Innovation
(IN BRIEF) The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has selected Montréal, Canada, as the host city for the XXVI FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, scheduled for 31 October–5 November 2027. Organised in partnership with the Society … Read the full press release
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Tagged advocacy, CANADA, Clinicians, Diane Francoeur, FIGO, FIGO and SOGC Announce Montréal as Venue for 2027 Congress on Gynecology and Obstetrics, FIGO and SOGC to Host the 2027 World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Montréal, FIGO World Congress 2027, FIGO World Congress 2027 Heads to Montréal, Frank Louwen, global health, gynecology, Healthcare, inclusivity, INNOVATION, international collaboration, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, medical conference, Montréal, Montréal Selected as Host City for FIGO World Congress 2027 in Partnership with SOGC, Obstetrics, Palais des congrès de Montréal, policymakers, RESEARCH, scientific programme, Showcasing Global Leadership in Women’s Health, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, SOGC, sustainability, Women’s Health
(IN BRIEF) FIGO has presented the 2025 FIGO Women’s Awards to nineteen exceptional women from around the world for their transformative contributions to gynaecology, obstetrics, and women’s health. The awards, announced during the FIGO General Assembly at the XXV FIGO … Read the full press release
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Tagged Aisha Siddiqa, Amanda Black, Annettee Olivia Nakimuli, Cape Town, Cliona Murphy, Diana Ramašauskaitė, Elena Calle Texeira, Farhana Dewan, FIGO, FIGO Celebrates Excellence in Women’s Health with 2025 Awards Honouring Female Medical Innovators, FIGO General Assembly, FIGO Honours 19 Global Female Leaders with the 2025 Women’s Awards for Advancing Women’s Health, FIGO Women’s Awards 2025, FIGO Women’s Awards 2025 Highlight Global Leaders Shaping the Future of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, gender equality, global health, gynecology, Jackline Agel Akol, Jaideep Malhotra, Jane Hirst, Johanne Sundby, Kaori Koga, leadership, Linda Giudice, Liona Poon, Luz Marcela Celis Amórtegui, Ma. Corazon Zaida Gamilla, maternal health, Meliza Mejia, Obstetrics, reproductive health, Samia Ibrahim Esmeal, women in medicine, Women’s Health, XXV FIGO World Congress, Ya-Min Cheng
(IN BRIEF) The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has expanded its international network to 142 national societies with the inclusion of new members from Angola, Chad, and Guyana. These associations—Associação de Ginecologistas e Obstetras de Angola, Association Tchadienne … Read the full press release
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Tagged Angola, Associação de Ginecologistas e Obstetras de Angola, Association Tchadienne des Gynécologues-Obstétriciens, Chad, Family Planning, FIGO, FIGO Grows to 142 National Societies with Addition of New Members Advancing Women’s Health Worldwide, FIGO membership, FIGO Welcomes New National Associations to Enhance Global Action for Women’s Health and Rights, Frank Louwen, gender equality, global health, Guyana, gynecology, healthcare access, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, maternal health, Obstetrics, reproductive health, The Guyana Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, women's rights, Women’s Health
(IN BRIEF) FIGO will host over 5,000 participants at the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 5–9 October 2025. Returning to Africa for the first time since 2009, the Congress will … Read the full press release
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Tagged adolescent gynecology, Cape Town, climate change, endometriosis, FIGO, FIGO 2025 Congress Returns to Africa with Global Focus on Innovation Equity and Women’s Wellbeing, FIGO Film Festival, FIGO to Welcome Over 5000 Delegates to XXV World Congress in Cape Town to Advance Global Women’s Health, global health, gynecology, Health Equity, maternal health, menopause, migrant health, newborn health, Obstetrics, oncology, Over 5000 Health Leaders to Gather in Cape Town for FIGO 2025 to Champion Women’s and Girls’ Health, Professor Kihara Anne-Beatrice, Professor Paul Fogarty, reproductive health, reproductive rights, social justice, South Africa, SRHR, transgender care, Women’s Health, XXV FIGO World Congress
(IN BRIEF) At the XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Cape Town, six outstanding figures were honoured for their global impact on women’s health and rights. The FIGO Distinguished Merit Award was presented to Ethiopia’s Health Minister … Read the full press release
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Tagged Afghanistan, Cape Town, Christine Solbach, ETHIOPIA, FIGO, FIGO World Congress in Cape Town Recognises Champions of Global Women’s Health and Empowerment, gender equality, Germany, global health, gynecology, health advocacy, HIV prevention, HPV vaccination, Japan, Jeannette Kagame, Linda-Gail Bekker, medical research, Mekdes Daba Feyssa, Obstetrics, reproductive health, Rwanda, Sima Samar, Six Global Leaders Honoured by FIGO for Outstanding Contributions to Women’s Health and Rights, South Africa, Tadashi Kimura, women's rights, Women’s Health, XXIII FIGO World Congress
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and Imperial College London, working with international partners, have published the first global systematic review of hepatitis B care, commissioned by WHO and covering over 1.7 million patients across 50 countries. The analysis found … Read the full press release
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Tagged Alexander Stockdale, antiviral therapy, chronic hepatitis B, decentralised healthcare, diagnosis gaps, global elimination target 2030, global health, Hepatitis B, HIV care models, Imperial College London, maternal health, partnership, Patient Retention, Philippa Easterbrook, postpartum care, primary care, The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, treatment initiation, University of Liverpool, WHO, World Health Organization
(IN BRIEF) GSK has entered into a multi-programme development and licensing agreement with Hengrui Pharma to advance up to 12 innovative therapies, including HRS-9821, a potentially best-in-class PDE3/4 inhibitor currently in clinical trials for COPD. The deal includes $500 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI-era medicine, biopharma partnership, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, clinical development, cloud healthcare, COPD treatment, drug innovation, drug pipeline, dry powder inhaler, Frank Jiang, global health, GSK, Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, Hengrui Pharma, HRS-9821, immunology, inflammation, licensing agreement, milestone payments, novel therapeutics, oncology, partnership, PDE3/4 inhibitor, pharmaceutical collaboration, phase I trials, respiratory medicine, Tony Wood
(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow has appointed Professor Emma Thomson as the new Director of the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), after she served as Interim Director from February. An expert in emerging infectious diseases, Professor … Read the full press release
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Tagged Centre for Virus Research, COVID-19, CVR, emerging viruses, Glasgow medical research, global health, hepatitis, infectious diseases, MRC, Pandemic Preparedness, Professor Emma Thomson, public health, scientific leadership, University of Glasgow, vaccine trials, viral research, virology
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and Sobi have renewed their partnership with the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) to support the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program for up to five years. The new agreement includes the donation of up to 100 million international … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Alaa Hamed, bleeding disorders, Cesar Garrido, factor therapy, Foundation S, global health, healthcare professionals, hemophilia, humanitarian aid, Lydia Abad-Franch, Mark Skinner, medical collaboration, partnership, rare diseases, Sanofi, Sobi, treatment for all, WFH, World Federation of Hemophilia
(IN BRIEF) Sarclisa (isatuximab) has been approved in China for use in combination with the VRd regimen to treat newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. The approval is based on positive results from … Read the full press release
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Tagged Approval, cancer treatment, CHINA, clinical trials, EU, FDA, global health, IMROZ study, isatuximab, Japan, Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma Treatment, new approvals, NMPA, oncology, Sanofi, Sarclisa, transplant-ineligible, VRd
(IN BRIEF) At the 79th United Nations General Assembly, European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño will announce new initiatives focused on global health and climate finance. The EIB, in collaboration with partners like the Gates Foundation and WHO, will … Read the full press release
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Tagged 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Ambroise Fayolle, Climate Initiatives, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, European Investment Bank, Gabriel Boric, Gates Foundation, global health, Healthcare, Marina Silva, Mia Amor Mottley, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), Nadia Calviño, New York, partnership, sustainability, Thomas Östros, UN General Assembly, WHO
(IN BRIEF) The global health NGO Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) is calling on the European Union (EU) to establish a priority review program aimed at encouraging investment in research and innovation (R&I) to combat poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases. Over … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Healthcare, Non Profit, Pharma & Biotech, Society
Tagged antibodies for HIV, David Reddy, Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung, DSW, EDCTP, EU priority review programme, European Union, global health, health NGO, Hester Kuipers, IAVI, infectious diseases, Lisa Goerlitz, Malaria Venture, medical need, MMV, neglected infectious diseases, Professor John Reeder, TB, TDR, vaccines, World Health Organization
(IN BRIEF) During the Global Gateway Forum, the EU committed €500 million to global health in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This funding will strengthen healthcare capacities, improve pharmaceutical supply chains, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Africa, EIB, EU, global health, Jutta Urpilainen, Local Manufacturing, partnership, President Ursula von der Leyen, sustainability, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) Global health NGO DSW has released its 2023 Donors Delivering for SRHR report, highlighting the state of global funding for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and related areas. The report shows that total funding for SRHR … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Healthcare, Non Profit, Society
Tagged 2023 Donors Delivering for SRHR report, Child Health, DSW, Family Planning, fight against AIDS, fight against HIV, FP, funding, gender equality, global health, Jutta Urpilainen, Lisa Goerlitz, Maternal, neonatal, NGO, ODA, OECD DAC, Official Development Assistance, reproductive, RMNCH, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, sexually transmitted disease control, SRHR
(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that Johan Folkunger has been appointed as the new CEO of DNV Imatis, a digital health company that aims to streamline healthcare operations. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Management, Norway, Technology
Tagged appointment, CEO, digital health company, digital transformation, DNV Imatis, global health, healthcare operations, innovation strategy, international expansion, Johan Folkunger, leadership, Liv Hovem, medical technology businesses, Morten Andresen
(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 4-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — According to the UKBAA, an estimated £1.5bn is invested annually by angel investors in the UK, which is more than three times the amount of venture capital (VC) investment. Therefore, it is paramount … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alan Cowley, Biometric Technology, digital healthcare, global health, health challenges, Invested Investor, investing, medical identity problem, Peter and Alan Cowley, Simprints, start-ups, Toby Norman, UKBAA
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