Innovation often comes in waves, set in motion by science. Such was the case when a cure was found for hepatitis C virus (HCV). It was followed by others in quick succession, giving us multiple tools to successfully tackle the disease. The story of HCV shows us what a thriving innovation ecosystem can achieve –...
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On 30 August, IFPMA submitted a statement at the 73rd Regional Committee for Africa in Gaborone, Botswana on the Framework for sustaining resilient health systems to achieve universal coverage and promote health security, 2023-2030 in the WHO African Region.
Read moreAlmost 40% of people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. In 2020, cancer accounted for about 10 million deaths globally. That means almost one in six deaths was due to cancer. For many of us, cancer is very close. It could be a loved one or even ourselves. The impact of cancer is...
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On 24 July, IFPMA made a statement at the fourth meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) in Geneva.
Read moreOn 24 July, IFPMA delivered a statement for agenda item 3 at the “Joint Plenary Meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) to draft and negotiate a WHO convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response and the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR) (2005)” in Geneva.
Read moreOn 21 July, IFPMA delivered a statement for agenda item 2 at the “Joint Plenary Meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) to draft and negotiate a WHO convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response and the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR) (2005)” in Geneva.
Read moreOn 20 July 2023, the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) is hosting a virtual workshop on the development of a global Pharmaceutical Quality Knowledge Management System (PQ KMS), which aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge related to pharmaceutical quality amongst national regulatory authorities worldwide.
Read morePharmaceutical innovation is a remarkable force that propels scientific knowledge forward and advances societal progress. As we approach Youth World Skills Day on 15 July, it is an opportunity to reflect on the need to invest in young innovators who can carry the industry’s innovation story forward. Our active involvement contributes to a thriving innovation...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on all the activities related to the development, assessment and approval of medicines and vaccines, unlocking opportunities to work in more agile and collaborative manners. Sérgio Cavalheiro Filho explains what we can learn from this experience when it comes to quality and supply of medicinal products.
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CEOs from Pfizer, Roche, and Daiichi Sankyo take up roles on IFPMA CEO leadership team The global biopharmaceutical industry trade body, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), has announced a new line up for their CEO leadership team for the coming two years. The CEOs who will provide strategic guidance to the...
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on all the activities related to the development, assessment and approval of medicines and vaccines, unlocking opportunities to work in more agile and collaborative manners. Sarah Adam explains what we can learn from this experience when it comes to clinical trials.
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This blog was originally published on 28 June by Media Planet in Global Cause and as a supplement to The Guardian. There is a huge gap in cancer mortality rates between high and lower-resource settings, with 70% of global cancer deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The gap in cancer mortality rates is...
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