Press release 16 Dec 2021

11 billion COVID-19 vaccines produced in 2021 has resulted in the biggest immunization campaign in human history and 2022 will require more and better vaccine redistribution and innovation

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers’ Network (DCVMN), and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), representing many of the companies behind the historic scale up of manufacturing of vaccines, released independent data that confirms production of COVID-19 vaccines scaled up from zero to 11,2 billion doses in just one year.

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Expert insight 16 Dec 2021

It’s time to put an end to pathogen protectionism

Thomas Cueni calls for unrestricted access to pathogen sharing to help the world prepare for new variants and future pandemics.

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Position paper 15 Dec 2021

Synthetic follow-on products that reference biologically produced medicines

The focus of this paper is follow-on versions of smaller protein products developed to be marketed following expiry of patent and data protection of the reference product. They are synthetically produced while the reference product is manufactured recombinantly.

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Position paper 13 Dec 2021

Technology Transfer: A Collaborative Approach to Improve Global Health

The transfer of advanced technology is essential for economic development. It enables countries to accelerate the acquisition of knowledge, experience and equipment related to advanced, innovative industrial products and processes. This, in turn, builds the skills of the local workforce and creates new high-tech employment opportunities.

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Expert insight 10 Dec 2021

Mobilizing private sector contributions to resilient and equitable health systems – what will it take?

In this blog, originally published on UHC2030, UHC2030’s Private Sector Constituency shares some examples of how the private sector contributes to strengthening health systems for UHC and health security.

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Position paper 10 Dec 2021

Optimising Post-Approval Change Management to Facilitate Continuous Supply of Medicines and Vaccines of High Quality Worldwide

Industry acknowledges its commitment to continue improving its strategic and predictive planning and proactive communication of changes to help facilitate global supply.

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Expert insight 9 Dec 2021

Ramping up and sustaining the production of vaccines

It is difficult to predict the nature of the next health threat. We do not know where, how or when it will hit. What we know is that playing catch is a lost battle.

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Statement 3 Dec 2021

Global biopharmaceutical industry early response to Omicron

3 December 2021 – COVID-19, the worst pandemic the world has seen in 100 years, has shown us that we cannot let our guard down. The global biopharmaceutical industry understands the concern caused by the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 since it was declared a variant of concern by the World Health Organization....

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Press release 3 Dec 2021

Global pharmaceutical industry leaders meet with UK Prime Minister to discuss leadership in global health and innovation

Global leaders from the pharmaceutical industry met with the Prime Minister, senior UK Cabinet Ministers and the NHS Chief Executive, to discuss global health and innovation. 

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Statement 3 Dec 2021

Joint Statement on Patient Solidarity Day

Geneva, December 3rd, 2021 – On Patient Solidarity Day, the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO), the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), the International Hospital Federation (IHF) and the International Council of Nurses (ICN), join patients and families all over the world, in calling for governments and...

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Statement 3 Dec 2021

Biopharmaceutical industry collaborates on the implementation of the G7 100 Days Mission to improve readiness for future pandemics

The biopharmaceutical industry welcomes the publication of the 100 Days Mission – First Implementation Report released on 2 December, which maps out key actions needed from all stakeholders to build global pandemic preparedness. As one of the implementation partners, we welcome the strong sense of public-private work involved to achieve this shared ambition is important...

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External study 1 Dec 2021

The Value of Business Ethics for APEC SMEs

Economic Gains and Ethics Program Maturity in Health-Related Sectors During the Pandemic

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