NIGERIA – The Nigerian Federal Government (FG) has pushed for creation of a Basic Health Care Provision Fund to enable Nigerians to access free medicare at the local level irrespective…
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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 to attack the tumor. In…
Read MoreWorld 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 gender equality and the empowerment…
Read MoreSwift 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 hands of thousands of care…
Read MoreNordic 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. Running throughout July, the campaign…
Read MoreFranco 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, announced the appointment of Franco…
Read MoreMichael 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 Executive Committee and lead the…
Read MoreGSK unveils new portfolio and strategy, set to specialize on vaccines and medicines in a bid to grow its market scope
UK – GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of British pharmaceutical giants has updated its strategy, outlook and growth plans on its vaccines and specialty medicine portfolio as it is set to split…
Read MorePete Arduini appointed president and Chief Executive Officer of GE healthcare
US – GE has announced appointment of Pete Arduini as president and Chief Executive Officer of GE Healthcare effective January 3, 2022. Arduini will succeed Kieran Murphy who will continue…
Read MoreCureVac’s vaccine proves to have a 47% efficacy rating after its preliminary results
EUROPE – The German company CureVac provided disappointing preliminary results from a clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine, dimming hopes that it could help fill the world’s current greatest need.…
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