IFPMA Events

31 May 2007, Berlin:
G8 Summit & Improving Health in Africa: IFPMA / VFA briefing

Ahead of the Heiligendamm G8 summit, the IFPMA and its German member association VFA held a joint briefing on industry efforts to improve health in Africa.

16 May 2007, Geneva:
IFPMA launches Clinical Trials Portal Expansion & New Partnerships Book

A new technology platform allows IFPMA Clinical Trials Portal to be integrated into other sites and languages; it is being pioneered in the FASS Swedish medicines information site.

The new 2007 edition of the IFPMA book "Partnerships to Build Healthier Societies in the Developing World" is greatly expanded and contains new sections on programs for Child & Maternal Health and Chronic Diseases.

16 May 2007, Geneva:
IFPMA Reception for 60th World Health Assembly

Theme: Medicines for Paediatric Use

Regulatory challenges for registering pediatric medicines
Dr. Daniel Brasseur, Chairman, European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (EMEA), Committee for Proprietary Medical Products (CPMP) (presentation)
Challenges in developing pediatric malaria medicines
Prof. Marie-Thérèse Obama , Vice Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon (presentation)
Realities of doing field research and access to pediatric AIDS medicines in developing countries
Dr. Tammy Meyers, Director, Harriet Shezi Children's Clinic in Soweto (presentation)
WHO's initiatives regarding pediatric medicines
Dr. Hans Hogerzeil, Director, Medicines Policy and Standards at the WHO (presentation)

view photo of speakers

14-23 May 2007, Geneva:
IFPMA IVS at the 60th World Health Assembly

IFPMA IVS issued Position Statements on various current issues.

The IVS has also admitted two new Member Companies, Sinovac (China) and PowderMed (UK).

Release: New IVS Member Companies

IFPMA IVS held a very well-received briefing on Pandemic Influenza Vaccines for WHA delegates.

IVS presentation


News & Publications News Releases Speeches Publications Web News & Events Archive » 2008 Q2 to date » 2008 Q1 » 2007 Q4 » 2007 Q3 » 2007 Q2 » 2007 Q1 » 2006 Q3 & Q4 Press Contacts	31 May 2007, Berlin: G8 Summit & Improving Health in Africa: IFPMA / VFA briefing Ahead of the Heiligendamm G8 summit, the IFPMA and its German member association VFA held a joint briefing on industry efforts to improve health in Africa. Press Release Dr. Bale's Presentation Dr. Barner's Speech 16 May 2007, Geneva: IFPMA launches Clinical Trials Portal Expansion & New Partnerships Book A new technology platform allows IFPMA Clinical Trials Portal to be integrated into other sites and languages; it is being pioneered in the FASS Swedish medicines information site. Press Release www.ifpma.org/clinicaltrials FASS Future Medicines IFPMA Presentation LIF / FASS Presentation Briefing Webcast The new 2007 edition of the IFPMA book "Partnerships to Build Healthier Societies in the Developing World" is greatly expanded and contains new sections on programs for Child & Maternal Health and Chronic Diseases. Press Release 2007 Partnerships Book 16 May 2007, Geneva: IFPMA Reception for 60th World Health Assembly Theme: Medicines for Paediatric Use Regulatory challenges for registering pediatric medicines Dr. Daniel Brasseur, Chairman, European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (EMEA), Committee for Proprietary Medical Products (CPMP) (presentation) Challenges in developing pediatric malaria medicines Prof. Marie-Thérèse Obama , Vice Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon (presentation) Realities of doing field research and access to pediatric AIDS medicines in developing countries Dr. Tammy Meyers, Director, Harriet Shezi Children's Clinic in Soweto (presentation) WHO's initiatives regarding pediatric medicines Dr. Hans Hogerzeil, Director, Medicines Policy and Standards at the WHO (presentation) view photo of speakers Panel speakers: Speaking at the IFPMA Reception in Geneva on 16 May 2007, from left to right: Dr. Brasseur, Prof. Obama, Dr. Meyers and Dr. Hogerzeil 14-23 May 2007, Geneva: IFPMA IVS at the 60th World Health Assembly IFPMA IVS issued Position Statements on various current issues. Global Influenza Surveillance Network Developing Country Pricing Developing Country Local Production The IVS has also admitted two new Member Companies, Sinovac (China) and PowderMed (UK). Release: New IVS Member Companies IFPMA IVS held a very well-received briefing on Pandemic Influenza Vaccines for WHA delegates. IVS presentation