GARDP announces partnership with Calibr, HZI/HIPS and the University of Queensland in search for new antibiotics 11/04/2019 Editorial team [GARDP Press Release] [Geneva/San Francisco/Brisbane/Saarbrücken – 11 April 2019] Multi-actor partnership tests natural products and compound libraries for antibacterial activity Discovery efforts will focus on World Health Organization’s (WHO) priority pathogens The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) is partnering with Calibr, the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), in particular its location Helmholtz-Institute […] Continue reading -> GARDP Set Up As Independent Legal Entity 02/04/2019 Editorial team [DNDi Press Release] Geneva, Switzerland – 2 April 2019 Continued close collaboration with founding partners will strengthen GARDP’s efforts to address AMR The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) is now an independent legal entity following a successful three-year incubation, hosted by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi). During this time, GARDP has already begun […] Continue reading -> WHO Essential Medicines Review : Cancer Drugs, Insulin Analogues Draw Controversy 01/04/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Expanding access to costly cancer treatments and the high price of new generation insulin formulas were among the controversial topics of debate today as the WHO Expert Committee on the Selection and Use of Essential Medicines convened for its biennial update of the list of over 400 drugs deemed most essential for treating public health needs […] Continue reading -> The Economist AMR Summit: “Broadening” Stakeholders To Strengthen Call To Action 27/03/2019 David Branigan A “broader” call to action engaging a “wider universe of advocates,” is needed to more effectively tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – including everyone from financial investors to environmental groups. This was the message emerging out of a global meeting on the issue yesterday in London. Image Credits: The Economist. Continue reading -> Access To Essential Medicines – Charles Gore Speaks About MPP’s Expanding Role 25/03/2019 William New Charles Gore took over the role of Executive Director at the Medicines Patent Pool in July 2018, just after its board decided to greatly expand its mandate into essential medicines. Nine months into his term, IP-Watch’s William New talked with him about his role and how the expansion is going. Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. 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GARDP Set Up As Independent Legal Entity 02/04/2019 Editorial team [DNDi Press Release] Geneva, Switzerland – 2 April 2019 Continued close collaboration with founding partners will strengthen GARDP’s efforts to address AMR The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) is now an independent legal entity following a successful three-year incubation, hosted by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi). During this time, GARDP has already begun […] Continue reading -> WHO Essential Medicines Review : Cancer Drugs, Insulin Analogues Draw Controversy 01/04/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Expanding access to costly cancer treatments and the high price of new generation insulin formulas were among the controversial topics of debate today as the WHO Expert Committee on the Selection and Use of Essential Medicines convened for its biennial update of the list of over 400 drugs deemed most essential for treating public health needs […] Continue reading -> The Economist AMR Summit: “Broadening” Stakeholders To Strengthen Call To Action 27/03/2019 David Branigan A “broader” call to action engaging a “wider universe of advocates,” is needed to more effectively tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – including everyone from financial investors to environmental groups. This was the message emerging out of a global meeting on the issue yesterday in London. Image Credits: The Economist. Continue reading -> Access To Essential Medicines – Charles Gore Speaks About MPP’s Expanding Role 25/03/2019 William New Charles Gore took over the role of Executive Director at the Medicines Patent Pool in July 2018, just after its board decided to greatly expand its mandate into essential medicines. Nine months into his term, IP-Watch’s William New talked with him about his role and how the expansion is going. Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
WHO Essential Medicines Review : Cancer Drugs, Insulin Analogues Draw Controversy 01/04/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Expanding access to costly cancer treatments and the high price of new generation insulin formulas were among the controversial topics of debate today as the WHO Expert Committee on the Selection and Use of Essential Medicines convened for its biennial update of the list of over 400 drugs deemed most essential for treating public health needs […] Continue reading -> The Economist AMR Summit: “Broadening” Stakeholders To Strengthen Call To Action 27/03/2019 David Branigan A “broader” call to action engaging a “wider universe of advocates,” is needed to more effectively tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – including everyone from financial investors to environmental groups. This was the message emerging out of a global meeting on the issue yesterday in London. Image Credits: The Economist. Continue reading -> Access To Essential Medicines – Charles Gore Speaks About MPP’s Expanding Role 25/03/2019 William New Charles Gore took over the role of Executive Director at the Medicines Patent Pool in July 2018, just after its board decided to greatly expand its mandate into essential medicines. Nine months into his term, IP-Watch’s William New talked with him about his role and how the expansion is going. Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
The Economist AMR Summit: “Broadening” Stakeholders To Strengthen Call To Action 27/03/2019 David Branigan A “broader” call to action engaging a “wider universe of advocates,” is needed to more effectively tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – including everyone from financial investors to environmental groups. This was the message emerging out of a global meeting on the issue yesterday in London. Image Credits: The Economist. Continue reading -> Access To Essential Medicines – Charles Gore Speaks About MPP’s Expanding Role 25/03/2019 William New Charles Gore took over the role of Executive Director at the Medicines Patent Pool in July 2018, just after its board decided to greatly expand its mandate into essential medicines. Nine months into his term, IP-Watch’s William New talked with him about his role and how the expansion is going. Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Access To Essential Medicines – Charles Gore Speaks About MPP’s Expanding Role 25/03/2019 William New Charles Gore took over the role of Executive Director at the Medicines Patent Pool in July 2018, just after its board decided to greatly expand its mandate into essential medicines. Nine months into his term, IP-Watch’s William New talked with him about his role and how the expansion is going. Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts