WHO adds first maternal RSV vaccine to prequalification list
Pfizer’s Abrysvo is designed to prevent RSV-associated disease in infants
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WHO report highlights resurgence of tuberculosis
Approximately 8.2 million people were diagnosed with the infectious disease in 2023
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WHO adds first mpox vaccine to prequalification list
The decision is expected to facilitate timely access to Bavarian Nordic’s Imvanex
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WHO calls for greater investment into research for millions living with long COVID
Modelling indicates a 307% increase in cases identified between 2020 and 2021
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Pharma poised but no recorded monkeypox deaths
Global surveillance systems show that recorded cases do not include any deaths
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WHO recommends Veklury for high-risk patients
WHO have stated that Veklury recommendation is being updated following compelling new evidence of hospital reductions
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WHO says vaccines should be effective against Omicron variant
A senior official at the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that Omicron is ‘highly unlikely’ to fully bypass vaccine protections.
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WHO authorises Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
A WHO emergency use listing (EUL) is issued when a product meets international standards for safety, efficacy and manufacturing
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WHO pauses hydroxycholoroquine arm in COVID-19 trial
The Solidarity trial’s expert group will review all evidence available on the drug
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WHO prematurely publishes remdesivir results
Gilead says the study was underpowered and so statistically meaningful conclusions could not be drawn
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Sir Andrew Witty to co-lead WHO COVID-19 vaccine effort
Sir Andrew will take leave from his current role until the end of the year
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UK coronavirus info campaign launched
By last Tuesday, the death toll in China stood at more than 420, and the Chinese government had reported 20,438 confirmed cases.
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- Acoramidis approved for heart condition treatment
- Genomics study launches to optimise childhood cancer care in Ireland
- UCL researchers launch congenital muscular dystrophy research programme
- Novavax shares positive real-world results for JN.1-adapted COVID-19 vaccine
- FDA approves Click’s digital therapeutic for episodic migraine
