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See allWTO 14th Ministerial Conference: An opportunity to address trade, innovation, and health
As WTO Members gather in Yaoundé for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), the meeting comes at a pivotal moment for global trade and health.
Read moreSixth meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 6) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement: PABS instrument
On behalf of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), we appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the Sixth Meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Pandemic Agreement. The innovative pharmaceutical industry is a critical partner in pandemic preparedness and response, through sustained investments in R&D, surveillance, manufacturing capacity, and partnerships that...
Read moreEnsuring harmonized approaches to life cycle assessment of health products
The global innovative pharmaceutical industry recognizes the increasing interest from health systems, procurers, and policymakers in understanding the environmental footprint of medicines and vaccines. As conversations evolve around product-level life cycle assessment (LCA), it is vital that any emerging frameworks support clarity, methodological consistency, and insights that enable companies to improve their own environmental performance....
Read moreStatement at the fifth meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 5) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement
On 9 February 2026 in Geneva, IFPMA delivered a statement at the fifth meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 5) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
Read more158th session of the WHO Executive Board (EB158): Reform of the global health architecture and the UN80 initiative
On 6 February 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement on Agenda item 29.1 on reform of the global health architecture at the 158th session of the WHO Executive Board in Geneva. The innovative pharmaceutical industry views this process as a critical opportunity to build a stronger, truly fit-for-purpose global health architecture. As a trusted and official...
Read more158th session of the WHO Executive Board: WHO’s work in health emergencies
We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the discussions at EB158. WHO’s work on strengthening emergency preparedness reflects a shared commitment to ensuring the world is better equipped for future health threats. We welcome this direction and the emphasis on clarity, coordination, and readiness. As EB158 documents highlight, WHO will now take on an expanded set of responsibilities...
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See allAdvancing GMP inspection reliance – from pilots to practice
Around the world, National Regulatory Agencies (NRAs) face mounting pressure to ensure access to and availability of high-quality medicinal products while confronted with an increasing number of sites to inspect, a demand driven by a need to strengthen supply resilience and manage limited inspection resources. This position paper represents the views of the research-based biopharmaceutical...
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Health security for a safer future
This issue brief by Foreign Policy Analytics (FPA), produced with support from IFPMA, examines global health security, highlighting international coordination to strengthen preparedness is vital to protecting lives, economies, and societies from the next major health crisis.
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Strengthening global health security: Perspectives from the innovative pharmaceutical industry
IFPMA publication “Strengthening global health security: Perspectives from the innovative pharmaceutical industry”presents the pharmaceutical industry as a central partner in global health security, and capturing the sector’s contributions, key challenges, and concrete policy recommendations.
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A better global health architecture delivers both innovation and access
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A new dawn in global health: UHC as the path toward national health stewardship
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Health as an economic priority – building on momentum driven by the G20 South Africa Presidency
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See allStreamlining samples management to strengthen health outcomes in Africa
Ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products is a cornerstone of public health. To meet these high standards, innovative multinational pharmaceutical companies perform rigorous batch release testing for every product, following internationally recognized protocols and approved specifications. However, countries may require additional in-country testing by their National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) or National Control...
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Our Ethos in Action – Decision-Making Framework Toolkit
IFPMA has developed a Five-Phase Decision-Making Framework, grounded in the IFPMA Ethos or value system, to help companies make decisions that balance business objectives and ethical considerations to meet patient needs and the expectations of the medical community, regulators, and society.
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February 2024: Impact of a waiver of intellectual property rights for COVID-19 therapeutics
As discussions on an extension of a waiver of intellectual property (IP) rights on COVID-19 therapeutics continue, latest evidence and data published today explains what the adverse impact of a waiver may be on the entire innovation ecosystem and the consequences it may have on industry’s ability to fight future pandemics.
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