Video 8 Jul 2013

Never stop advancing – incremental innovation

  This video illustrates the value of innovation — both revolutionary and incremental — in the biopharmaceutical field. With a specific focus on incremental innovation, it explains how the continuous investments in R&D, and consequent advances in available treatments, have bettered the lives of millions patients all around the world.

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Video 5 Jul 2013

Joint technical symposium by WHO, WIPO and WTO

Andrew Jenner speaking about Medical Innovation – Changing Business Models Geneva, July 5, 2013

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Press release 2 Jul 2013

IFPMA joins ITU and WHO in Be He@lthy, Be Mobile mHealth initiative to reduce the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)

Be He@lthy, Be Mobile is a new intersectoral initiative using mobile technology to help prevent and control NCDs. IFPMA partners to contribute knowledge and resources, lessons learned, and technical expertise to develop the best solutions for mHealth interventions for NCDs. IFPMA releases Health at your fingertips, a directory of pharmaceutical companies’ and associations’ mHealth initiatives,...

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Infographic 1 Jul 2013

The research-based pharmaceutical industry and mHealth

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Infographic 27 Jun 2013

A check-list for transferring technologies

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Infographic 25 Jun 2013

Research-based pharmaceutical industry 360-degree efforts to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) 2013

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Expert insight 10 Jun 2013

The Global Action Plan on NCDs: an Opportunity to Transform Theory into Reality?

During the recent World Health Assembly, there was a lot of discussion on how to realize tangible progress against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which today lead to more than 60% of deaths worldwide. WHO Member States nailed down a focused and solid global action plan that should guide them towards the achievement of ambitious targets for...

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Statement 30 May 2013

EB 133, Item 6.2, Psoriasis

IFPMA Statement, EB 133, Item 6.2, Psoriasis Delivered by Mr Mario Ottiglio, Director, Public Affairs and Global Health Policy  Thank you on behalf of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) for the opportunity to provide our perspective on psoriasis. IFPMA represents the global R&D pharmaceutical industry, whose primary contribution to global health...

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Statement 30 May 2013

Agenda item 5, “WHO Reform”

WHO Executive Board, 133rd session IFPMA Statement under agenda item 5, “WHO Reform”  Delivered by Mario Ottiglio, Director, Public Affairs & Global Health Policy Check against delivery, 30 May 2013 Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion today. IFPMA represents leading research-based pharmaceutical companies as well as national and regional industry...

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Press release 28 May 2013

Research-based pharmaceutical industry contributes to discussions on key global health issues at World Health Assembly

International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations provided expert commentary on non-communicable diseases, mental and neurological disorders, R&D for diseases of the developing world, counterfeit medicines, vaccines, and neglected tropical diseases Geneva, 28 May 2013, As a nongovernmental organization (NGO) in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers...

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Statement 27 May 2013

WHA 66 agenda item 13.2 on draft action plan for the prevention and control

IFPMA Statement under WHA 66 agenda item 13.2 on Draft action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013–2020 Delivered by Mr Mario Ottiglio, Director, Public Affairs and Global Health Policy  Thank you on behalf of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), for the opportunity to provide our perspective on...

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Statement 25 May 2013

WHA 66, Item 16.2, Neglected tropical diseases

IFPMA Statement, WHA 66, Item 16.2, Neglected tropical diseases Delivered by Mr Mario Ottiglio, Director, Public Affairs and Global Health Policy  Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion today. IFPMA represents leading research-based pharmaceutical companies as well as national and regional industry associations across the world IFPMA highly commends the WHO...

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