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Expert insights 5 June 2023

#AlwaysInnovating: The importance of pharmaceutical innovation

Since I joined the pharmaceutical industry over 35 years ago, we have seen incredible scientific progress in how we diagnose, prevent, and treat disease. A new generation of cancer treatments have transformed outcomes for patients. We’ve seen mRNA vaccines developed in response to the COVID pandemic, and personalized medicines have become a reality for patients...

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Statement 5 June 2023

G20 3rd Health Working Group Meeting: Health Emergencies Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (HEPPR)

On 4 June, IFPMA delivered a statement on Priority I “Health Emergencies Prevention, Preparedness, and Response” at the G20 3rd Health Working Group Meeting in Hyderabad.

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Statement 5 June 2023

G20 3rd Health Working Group Meeting: Strengthening cooperation in pharmaceutical sector with focus on availability and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable medical countermeasures (MCM) – VTDs (vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics)

On 4 June, IFPMA delivered a statement on Priority II “Strengthening cooperation in pharmaceutical sector with focus on availability and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable medical countermeasures (MCM) – VTDs (vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics)” at the G20 3rd Health Working Group Meeting in Hyderabad.

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Expert insights 5 June 2023

An ambitious World Health Assembly aims to get global health back on track

The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) was the first since the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 was no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. My WHA kicked off with IFPMA colleagues at the WHO Walk the Talk, which was a healthy start to a busy week ahead. The agenda saw a focus...

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#AlwaysInnovating: The importance of pharmaceutical innovation
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G20 3rd Health Working Group Meeting: Health Emergencies Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (HEPPR)
Statement
G20 3rd Health Working Group Meeting: Strengthening cooperation in pharmaceutical sector with focus on availability and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable medical countermeasures (MCM) – VTDs (vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics)
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An ambitious World Health Assembly aims to get global health back on track

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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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Covid-19 Hub

Discover the innovative pharmaceutical industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to inform how we can better prepare for the next public health crisis.

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50 Years of Progress

Engage with the personal stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed over 50 years of building a better world through health innovations, overcoming challenges, making scientific advances, and partnering for progress.

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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

Advancing sustainable health systems

Improving health security and pandemic preparedness

Strengthening regulatory systems

Upholding ethics and business integrity

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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