FDA accepts supplemental Biologics License Application for Roche’s Columvi combination for people with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Application is based on data from the phase III STARGLO study where Columvi plus chemotherapy showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival This regimen could provide an off-the-shelf, fixed-duration treatment option for patients to start soon after diagnosis, which is important for those who are at high-risk of disease progression Improving […]
WHO announces first prequalification of a tuberculosis diagnostic test
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. It is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalification standards. Tuberculosis is one of the world’s leading infectious disease killers, causing over a million deaths annually and imposing […]
Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurates World AIDS Day 2024 event in the presence of Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Marking the occasion of World AIDS Day, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the World AIDS Day 2024 commemoration in the presence of Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh at the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Auditorium, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, today. This year’s theme, “Take the Rights Path”, […]
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s ‘One Health’ Pavilion Receives ’Special Appreciation Medal’ at IITF 2024
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s Health Pavilion, themed ‘One Health’, received the Special Appreciation Medal at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) held at Bharat Mandapam today. This recognition celebrates the Pavilion's innovative design and impactful presentation of India's healthcare achievements and initiatives. This year’s pavilion focused on the ‘One Health’ approach—a […]
Roche enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Poseida Therapeutics, including cell therapy candidates and related platform technologies
Acquisition supports Roche’s Pharma Strategy and allows for a range of potentially first and best-in-class therapies across oncology, immunology, and neurology, uniquely positioning Roche in the new field of donor-derived off-the-shelf cell therapies Roche to acquire Poseida Therapeutics for US $9.00 per share in cash at closing, representing a total equity value of approximately US […]
Roche reports update on Phase III SKYSCRAPER-01 study results
Basel, 26 November 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) reports an update on the phase III SKYSCRAPER-01 study, evaluating tiragolumab combined with Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) compared to Tecentriq alone for patients with PD-L1-high, locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). SKYSCRAPER-01 is a global phase III, randomised, double-blind study evaluating tiragolumab plus […]
WHO adds LC16m8 mpox vaccine to Emergency Use Listing
WHO and partners rally cervical cancer elimination efforts
Geneva---As world leaders arrive in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Summit this weekend, the city’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue will be illuminated in the colour teal. The Brazilian advocates behind this effort are among many around the globe joining the World Health Organization (WHO) to mobilize efforts on a worldwide “Day of […]
The Department of Pharmaceuticals Successfuly completes Special Campaign 4.0
The Department of Pharmaceuticals actively participated in the Special Campaign 4.0 of the Government from 2nd October, 2024 to 31st October, 2024. Special focus was given on activities of organisations of the Department, namely National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA); National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) at Ahmedabad, SAS Nagar, Rae Bareli, Hajipur, Kolkata, […]
Countries pledge to act on childhood violence affecting some 1 billion children
7 November 2024, Bogotá -- More than 100 governments today made historic commitments to end childhood violence, including nine pledging to ban corporal punishment – an issue that affects 3 out of every 5 children regularly in their homes. These commitments were made at a landmark event in Bogotá, Colombia, where government delegations are set […]
