Roche to present new data from its expanding neuromuscular disease portfolio at World Muscle Society 2022
New positive data from Evrysdi, a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a progressive neuromuscular disease that can be fatal Data from the gene therapy programme for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a progressive disease that leads to premature death, reinforce confidence in the most advanced Phase 3 study currently underway Study designs of two new […]
South Africa’s vaccine regulator reaches new WHO level to ensure safety, quality and effectiveness
WHO has ranked South Africa’s vaccine regulatory system at a functional level of maturity, according to WHO’s global classification system for national medical products regulatory authorities. This recognises that South Africa has a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of vaccines manufactured, imported or distributed in the country. […]
World failing in ‘our duty of care’ to protect mental health and wellbeing of health and care workers, finds report on impact of COVID-19
A new report by the Qatar Foundation, World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that at least a quarter of health and care workers surveyed reported anxiety, depression and burnout symptoms. Our duty of care: A global call to action to protect the mental health of health […]
World failing in ‘our duty of care’ to protect mental health and wellbeing of health and care workers, finds report on impact of COVID-19
A new report by the Qatar Foundation, World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that at least a quarter of health and care workers surveyed reported anxiety, depression and burnout symptoms. Our duty of care: A global call to action to protect the mental health of health […]
South Africa’s vaccine regulator reaches new WHO level to ensure safety, quality and effectiveness
WHO has ranked South Africa’s vaccine regulatory system at a functional level of maturity, according to WHO’s global classification system for national medical products regulatory authorities. This recognises that South Africa has a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of vaccines manufactured, imported or distributed in the country. […]
Roche receives FDA approval for first companion diagnostic to identify patients with HER2 low metastatic breast cancer eligible for ENHERTU
Approximately half of all patients with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) express low levels of HER2. These patients with HER2 low status may now be eligible for a targeted treatment, which could significantly improve their outcomes The PATHWAY anti-HER2 (4B5) test is the only FDA approved companion diagnostic indicated as an aid in the assessment of […]
Roche receives FDA approval for first companion diagnostic to identify patients with HER2 low metastatic breast cancer eligible for ENHERTU
Approximately half of all patients with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) express low levels of HER2. These patients with HER2 low status may now be eligible for a targeted treatment, which could significantly improve their outcomes The PATHWAY anti-HER2 (4B5) test is the only FDA approved companion diagnostic indicated as an aid in the assessment of […]
WHO launches new initiative to stop the spread of invasive malaria vector in Africa
In a 2019 vector alert, WHO identified the spread of Anopheles stephensi as a significant threat to malaria control and elimination – particularly in Africa, where the disease hits hardest. A new WHO initiative, launched today, aims to stop the further spread of this invasive mosquito species in the region. Originally native to parts of […]
WHO launches new initiative to stop the spread of invasive malaria vector in Africa
In a 2019 vector alert, WHO identified the spread of Anopheles stephensi as a significant threat to malaria control and elimination – particularly in Africa, where the disease hits hardest. A new WHO initiative, launched today, aims to stop the further spread of this invasive mosquito species in the region. Originally native to parts of […]
WHO and ILO call for new measures to tackle mental health issues at work
New global WHO guidelines on mental health at work are reinforced by practical strategies outlined in a joint WHO/ILO policy brief 28 September 2022 Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have called for concrete actions to address mental health concerns in the working population An estimated 12 billion workdays […]
