New WHO report reveals governments deprioritizing health spending
12 December 2024 -- The 2024 Global Heath Expenditure Report by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that the average per capita government spending on health in all country income groups fell in 2022 from 2021 after a surge in the early pandemic years. The report entitled, “Global spending on health Emerging from the pandemic” […]
Over 1 in 5 adults worldwide has a genital herpes infection
Situation at a glance 11 December 2024 --- Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections – more than 1 in 5 of this age-group globally - according to new estimates released today. At least 1 person each second – 42 million people annually - is estimated to […]
New and updated data for Roche's fixed-duration Columvi and Lunsumio at ASH 2024 reinforce their potential to improve outcomes for people with lymphoma
Long-term data confirm fixed-duration Columvi and Lunsumio achieve durable remissions beyond the end of treatment, with real-world data suggesting reduced treatment-related travel burden due to less frequent dosing First presentation of Lunsumio given subcutaneously showed non-inferiority to intravenous treatment with a consistent safety profile, potentially providing an additional outpatient option with a shorter administration time […]
Roche commences tender offer for all shares of Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. for $9.00 per share in cash, plus a non-tradeable contingent value right for up to $4.00 per share in cash
Basel, 9 December 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that it has commenced a tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (Poseida) (NASDAQ: PSTX) at a price of $9.00 per share in cash, plus a non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR) to receive certain […]
WHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area
06 December 2024, Kinshasa – World Health Organization (WHO) is deploying experts to support health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo carry out further investigations to determine the cause of a yet undiagnosed disease that has been reported in Panzi, a locality in Kwango province in the southwest of the country. Laboratory tests […]
Oropouche virus disease - Region of the Americas
Situation at a glance Since the last Disease Outbreak News on this event was published on 23 August 2024, three additional countries and one territory (Ecuador, Guyana, Panama and Cayman Island) have reported confirmed Oropouche virus disease in the Region of the Americas in 2024. In addition, imported Oropouche cases have been reported from Canada, […]
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 […]
