Expert insight 25 Apr 2022

The power of innovation: Malaria’s gamechanger

We must make up ground lost in the fight against malaria during the COVID-19 pandemic. Innovation in vaccines and treatment offer hope for solutions.

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Statement 13 Apr 2022

Introductory remarks by Thomas Cueni at IFPMA media briefing on 13 April 2022

Thank you again for joining us for this media briefing that will give you a snapshot of what biopharmaceutical companies continue to innovate and manufacture in response to the pandemic. Already last year, we were telling policy makers that supplies of COVID-19 vaccines were fast out-stripping demand.  We ended 2021 with over 11 billion vaccines...

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13 Apr 2022

7th Global Biopharma CEO / top execs virtual press briefing – COVID-19

Organized by the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) – representing the global innovative biopharmaceutical industry committed to addressing the novel coronavirus public health crisis.

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Press release 13 Apr 2022

COVID-19 vaccines and treatments output continues apace; as health systems and last mile hurdles remain collective stumbling blocks

To date, over 13 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been produced and 11 billion have been administered. Presently, vaccine supplies outstrip global demand, with voluntary technology transfer playing a significant role. Urgent steps are needed to provide a high level of protection against COVID-19 among the elderly and vulnerable populations wherever they live. Several...

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Position paper 13 Apr 2022

Joint Guidance on Virtual and Hybrid International Medical Congresses

Joint Guidance on Virtual and Hybrid International Medical Congresses by the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

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Note for Guidance: Virtual and Hybrid International Medical Congresses
Statement 13 Apr 2022

IFPMA statement at public hearings regarding a new international instrument on pandemic preparedness and response

The biopharmaceutical industry is committed to working with stakeholders to improve pandemic preparedness for the future and to ensure equitable access to medical countermeasures. Any system should be built on what worked well during the COVID-19 pandemic with robust IP frameworks enabling collaborations, as well as immediate sharing of pathogens. As the INB enters deeper...

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Infographic 12 Apr 2022

African Medicines Agency: Accelerating Regulatory System Strengthening in Africa

Hosted within the DIA Europe 2022 meeting (29-31 March 2022) under the Regional Updates Track, IFPMA and its Africa Regulatory Network organized a virtual panel discussion on “The new African Medicines Agency (AMA):  Accelerating Regulatory System Strengthening in Africa.”    The session gathered global health experts across government, civil society, and industry to discuss progress made...

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Statement 12 Apr 2022

IFPMA comment on draft guidance on value of new antibiotics as part of UK “subscription-type” payment model

Geneva, April 12 2022 – Commenting on the publication of draft guidance from the National  Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on antimicrobial drugs to become available as part of the UK’s innovative ‘subscription-type’ payment model, Thomas Cueni, IFPMA Director-General, said: “We welcome the results of the UK work to reward the full value...

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Press release 4 Apr 2022

Largest pharmaceutical industry-backed collective venture fund tackling antimicrobial resistance announces first portfolio investments

April 4, 2022, Geneva – The international trade body representing the biopharmaceutical industry (IFPMA) today welcomes the announcement of the AMR Action Fund’s first portfolio investments. The Fund is the world’s largest public-private partnership investing in biotech companies that are developing antibiotics, involving more than 20 leading biopharmaceutical companies who raised the majority of the...

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Expert insight 29 Mar 2022

Marie-Chantal Umunyana speaks to the strength of safe spaces in healthcare for women

Marie-Chantal Umunyana joins IFPMA and HYPER‘s virtual discussion on: “The Importance of Diversity & Equal Opportunities in a Healthy R&D Environment” 

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Expert insight 23 Mar 2022

The biopharmaceutical industry continues to innovate to find new and improved COVID-19 solutions

It’s been over two years since the biopharmaceutical industry committed to playing the greatest possible role in the global response to COVID-19.

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Statement 21 Mar 2022

Joint Industry Statement on the War in Ukraine

21 March 2022 – The global research-based pharmaceutical industry stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and condemns the invasion of their country and the suffering it continues to cause. Overcoming the challenges that this unprecedented humanitarian crisis poses for patients is our main concern. We are united in our mission of providing treatments...

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