GHANA— The Governments of the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, through their representative embassies in Ghana, have come together in a historic first to support Ghana’s Universal…
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Japan’s Olympus launch project to improve diagnostics of gastrointestinal issues in Kenya
KENYA— Olympus Corporation has announced the launch of the “Kenya Endoscopy Human Resource Development Support Project for the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Diseases,” training project at the Kenyatta National Hospital. The…
Read MoreUganda emergency services receive 25 ambulances
UGANDA– Thanks to the Government of Japan, the Ministry of Health (MoH) Uganda, the Department of Emergency Medical Services has received 25 type B ambulances. The facilitation will help improve…
Read MoreTakeda Pharmaceutical withdraws US application for Dengue vaccine
USA — In a recent development, Takeda Pharmaceutical has voluntarily withdrawn its application seeking US approval for its dengue vaccine. The decision came after discussions with the Food and Drug…
Read MoreFUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies appoints Lars Petersen as new President and CEO
JAPAN —FUJIFILM Corporation, a prominent contract development and manufacturing organization, has appointed Lars Petersen as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, effective immediately. Petersen…
Read MoreShionogi acquires Qpex Biopharma, expands pipeline to address drug-resistant infections
JAPAN — Japanese pharmaceutical company Shionogi has acquired Qpex Biopharma, a San Diego-based biotechnology firm, in a deal worth up to US$140 million. The acquisition will bring Qpex’s innovative antimicrobial,…
Read MoreJapan’s Omron Healthcare to start Chennai manufacturing plant operations in March 2025
INDIA – Japanese Omron Healthcare, a provider of medical equipment for health monitoring and therapy based in Kyoto, is all set to commence operations at its Chennai-based manufacturing plant before…
Read MoreDaiichi Sankyo sets sights on independent development, building on Enhertu success
JAPAN — Daiichi Sankyo, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, is setting its sights on independent development of future cancer drugs, aiming to build upon the success of Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan), a…
Read MoreJapanese researchers develop hydrogel to reverse cancer cells, opening doors for personalized medicines
JAPAN — Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have developed a novel double-network (DN) hydrogel that effectively transformed cancer cells back into cancer stem cells (CSCs) within a mere 24…
Read MoreOlympus Corporation appoints Wenlei Yang as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, bolstering global well-being and inclusive culture
JAPAN —Olympus Corporation, a renowned global MedTech company has appointed Wenlei Yang as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, effective June 1. This newly established role is a testament to…
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