Roche’s Vabysmo maintained vision improvements with extended treatment intervals up to four months for people with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) in phase III studies
Vabysmo showed robust and sustained retinal drying up to 72 weeks and a safety profile consistent with previous studies Regulatory applications for Vabysmo in RVO are under review by health authorities around the world; if approved, RVO would be the third indication in addition to nAMD and DME Vabysmo is the first and only treatment […]
Egypt becomes the first country to achieve WHO validation on the path to elimination of hepatitis C
The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Egypt for its unprecedented progress towards eliminating hepatitis C, becoming the first country to achieve “gold tier” status on the path to elimination of hepatitis C as per WHO criteria. Achieving the gold tier means that Egypt has fulfilled the programmatic requirements that facilitate the reduction of new hepatitis […]
WHO-OHCHR launch new guidance to improve laws addressing human rights abuses in mental health care
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR) are jointly launching a new guidance, entitled “Mental health, human rights and legislation: guidance and practice”, to support countries to reform legislation in order to end human rights abuses and increase access to […]
WISH summit calls for sustainable mega sports event legacies which boost physical activity
Launched during the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), a new report, co-authored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and WISH partners, calls on governments, sports authorities, and the wider sporting community to maximize the investment and excitement generated by sports mega events and leave behind more permanent health benefits for communities. The report, Playing […]
Majority of newborn babies with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treated with Roche’s Evrysdi able to sit independently after 1 year of treatment
RAINBOWFISH study met its primary endpoint with 80% of babies sitting without support for at least five seconds after 1 year of Evrysdi treatment – without treatment these babies would never be able to sit All babies were able to swallow and feed orally and none required permanent ventilation Evrysdi is the only non-invasive SMA […]
101 health workers killed in Libya in the aftermath of Storm Daniel
2 October 2023, Tripoli, Libya – A staggering 101 health workers in Libya lost their lives during Storm Daniel or in its immediate aftermath. Some were killed at home, others in the line of duty. Families and coworkers have described their anguish and feelings of helplessness at seeing their relatives, friends and colleagues swept away […]
Roche to present new key clinical and real-world data at ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS 2023 showcasing strength of long-term outcomes in MS and NMOSD
Late-breaking results from Phase III trial of OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) subcutaneous injection and Phase II trial of BTK inhibitor fenebrutinib in multiple sclerosis (MS) will be presented 10-year OCREVUS efficacy and safety data show significant benefit in slowing long-term disability progression and consistent long-term safety profile in MS Additional OCREVUS real-world and clinical data show impact […]
Joint statement of the United State of America and the World Health Organization on the U.S - WHO strategic Dialogue
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus held the first U.S.-WHO Strategic Dialogue. Convened under the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S.-WHO Strategic Dialogue provides a platform to maximize the longstanding U.S. government-WHO partnership, and to protect and promote the health of all people […]
Global stakeholders agree to a new charter on patient safety rights
Geneva, 14 September 2023 -- The World Health Organization (WHO)-hosted global conference on patient safety and patient engagement concluded yesterday with agreement across a broad range of stakeholders on a first-ever Patient safety rights charter. It outlines the core rights of all patients in the context of safety of health care and seeks to assist […]
Unprecedented focus on global public health at UN General Assembly
WHO urges world leaders to commit to progress on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response and to secure health for all, end TB, and reinvigorate SDGs Geneva, Switzerland -- WHO is urging leaders meeting at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) in New York to put health for all on the […]
