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Statement 30 April 2026

Sixth resumed meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 6) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement: PABS instrument

On 30 April 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement at the Sixth resumed meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 6) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

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Position paper 20 April 2026

Advancing GMP inspection reliance - from pilots to practice

Around the world, National Regulatory Agencies (NRAs) face mounting pressure to ensure access to and availability of high-quality medicinal products while confronted with an increasing number of sites to inspect, a demand driven by a need to strengthen supply resilience and manage limited inspection resources. This position paper represents the views of the research-based biopharmaceutical...

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Statement 24 March 2026

WTO 14th Ministerial Conference: An opportunity to address trade, innovation, and health

As WTO Members gather in Yaoundé for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), the meeting comes at a pivotal moment for global trade and health.

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Statement 23 March 2026

Sixth meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 6) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement: PABS instrument

On 23 March 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement at the Sixth meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 6) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

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External study 20 March 2026

Health security for a safer future

This issue brief by Foreign Policy Analytics (FPA), produced with support from IFPMA, examines global health security, highlighting international coordination to strengthen preparedness is vital to protecting lives, economies, and societies from the next major health crisis.

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Statement
Sixth resumed meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 6) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement: PABS instrument
Position paper
Advancing GMP inspection reliance - from pilots to practice
Statement
WTO 14th Ministerial Conference: An opportunity to address trade, innovation, and health
Statement
Sixth meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 6) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement: PABS instrument
External study
Health security for a safer future

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#AlwaysInnovating

Investing in innovative medicines and vaccines doesn’t just save lives – it transforms our future. It strengthens health, drives economic growth, and improves health security.

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#VaccinesForLife

Investing in adult vaccination programmes can help protect lives, our healthcare systems, and our economies. Read the new report by the Office of Health Economics to discover more.

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#AlwaysInnovating

#AlwaysInnovating lifts the curtain on the innovation journey, revealing the knowledge, skills, collaboration, and perseverance needed to turn an idea into a medicine or vaccine that brings hope to people everywhere.

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Global Health Progress

Explore how the innovative pharmaceutical industry is collaborating across global health actors to support the Sustainable Development Goals in low- and middle-income countries.

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Collaborating for global health progress

The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) represents the innovative pharmaceutical industry at the international level and in official relations with the United Nations.

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Fostering a thriving health innovation ecosystem
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Advancing sustainable health systems
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Improving health security and pandemic preparedness
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Supporting Africa’s health ecosystem  

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Representing over 90 of the most forward-looking companies and associations in the world.

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