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DoH introduces first CRISPR gene-editing therapy for genetic blood disorders
This one-time therapy involves extracting stem cells from the patient’s bone marrow, modifying them in a laboratory setting, and reintroducing them into the patient’s body to deliver long-term benefits.
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Nigeria introduces health care fund to enhance access to free medical services
NIGERIA – The Nigerian Federal Government (FG) has pushed for creation of a Basic Health Care Provision Fund to enable Nigerians to access free medicare…
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Breakthrough as Uppsala University discover structures in brain cancer patients found to help fight tumors
SWEDEN – Researchers at Uppsala University have discovered lymph node-like structures close to the tumor in brain cancer patients, where immune cells can be activated…
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World Health Organization commits to advocate for women empowerment and health
SWITZERLAND – Following the General Equality Forum held last week in France, the world Health Organization (WHO) pledged it would commit to drive change for…
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Swift medical partners with Accentcare as it aims to venture into the home-based health market
CANADA – Digital wound care start-up Swift Medical is partnering with one of the largest home health providers, AccentCare, to get its technology into the…
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Nordic Oil subsidiary of Nordic health group BV launches first ever equity crowdfunding campaign
GERMANY – Nordic Health Group BV (Nordic Oil), the popular European CBD manufacturer, has launched its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, a UK-based crowdfunding platform.…
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Franco Valle appointed chief financial officer at Biomea fusion in move to strengthen company’s executive team
USA – Biomea Fusion, a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of irreversible small molecules to treat patients with genetically defined cancers,…
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Michael Klobuchar appointed for newly created role of chief strategy officer at Merck
US – Michael Klobuchar has been appointed executive vice president and chief strategy officer of Merck as he will also become a member of Merck’s…