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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Expert insight 1 Dec 2021

40 years of progress: A necessary but incomplete milestone

This World AIDS Day, we mark 40 years since the first HIV case was identified. The most important takeaway is that there is still further to go to prevent new infections and treat the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS today.

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Video 30 Nov 2021

Our Ethos in Action – Video message from Rady Johnson

IFPMA has developed a Five-Phase Decision-Making Framework, grounded in the IFPMA Ethos or value system, to help companies make decisions that balance business objectives and ethical considerations to meet patient needs and the expectations of the medical community, regulators, and society.

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Statement 26 Nov 2021

The European Commission and Innovative Biopharmaceutical Industries to Explore Potential Initiatives to Enhance Local Production of Vaccines and Treatments in Africa

Brussels/Geneva 26 November – The European Commission and the European and international associations representing the innovative biopharmaceutical industries are exploring the opportunities, challenges and possible avenues to create stronger vaccine and treatment manufacturing capabilities in Africa. The European Union has identified the strengthening of health industries in Africa as being a critical objective to increase...

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Expert insight 25 Nov 2021

What worked well in the COVID-19 pandemic response and why we should make sure it is preserved for the next pandemic

The World Health Assembly Special Session on a Pandemic Treaty, which will convene health ministries from around the world in Geneva next week, offers a unique opportunity to take a look back and share some important lessons learnt from fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Statement 24 Nov 2021

IFPMA Statement – Special Session of World Health Assembly on Pandemic Treaty

IFPMA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Special Session of the World Health Assembly in this unique and unprecedented moment to take lessons learned from fighting COVID-19 into tackling future global health crises. The COVID response has revealed to all the value of the rapid development and manufacture of vaccines and treatments, the importance...

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Statement 24 Nov 2021

Joint Statement on World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

On World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO), the IAPO Patients for Patient Safety Observatory and its AMR Patient Alliance, International Council of Nurses (ICN), International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), responding to the call to...

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External study 23 Nov 2021

Supporting appropriate recognition and action for vaccination in AMR National Action Plans

AMR is a serious and increasing threat to global health security and threatens much of the modern medicine we have come to rely on, made possible by our ability to prevent and treat infections.

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Expert insight 18 Nov 2021

Youth perspective: The AMR burden and opportunities to overcome it

Sometimes dubbed the “silent pandemic,” Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a natural phenomenon that occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria adapt after repeated exposure to antibiotics, rendering treatments ineffective. It has been at the top of the global health agenda for many years, and young professionals in healthcare are acutely aware of it.

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Expert insight 18 Nov 2021

Developing new antibiotics – the next great challenge

For a long time, the world has recognised the threat posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) but the pipeline of new antibiotics to tackle it remains too weak. The WHO has recognised AMR as one of the urgent health challenges of the decade. But, while we have seen progress in tackling this looming catastrophe in some areas,...

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