Statement 30 Aug 2023

Statement at the 73rd Regional Committee for Africa

On 30 August, IFPMA submitted a statement at the 73rd Regional Committee for Africa in Gaborone, Botswana on the Framework for sustaining resilient health systems to achieve universal coverage and promote health security, 2023-2030 in the WHO African Region.

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Expert insight 28 Aug 2023

Ushering in a new era for cancer therapy

Almost 40% of people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. In 2020, cancer accounted for about 10 million deaths globally. That means almost one in six deaths was due to cancer. For many of us, cancer is very close. It could be a loved one or even ourselves. The impact of cancer is...

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Statement 24 Jul 2023

Fourth meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations

On 24 July, IFPMA made a statement at the fourth meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) in Geneva.

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Statement 24 Jul 2023

Joint Plenary Meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) and the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations: Agenda item 3

On 24 July, IFPMA delivered a statement for agenda item 3 at the “Joint Plenary Meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) to draft and negotiate a WHO convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response and the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR) (2005)” in Geneva.

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Statement 21 Jul 2023

Joint Plenary Meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) and the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations: Agenda item 2

On 21 July, IFPMA delivered a statement for agenda item 2 at the “Joint Plenary Meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) to draft and negotiate a WHO convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response and the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR) (2005)” in Geneva.

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Statement 19 Jul 2023

Global regulators and biopharmaceutical and vaccine industry to share experiences with managing pharmaceutical quality systems

On 20 July 2023, the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) is hosting a virtual workshop on the development of a global Pharmaceutical Quality Knowledge Management System (PQ KMS), which aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge related to pharmaceutical quality amongst national regulatory authorities worldwide.

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Expert insight 14 Jul 2023

Uplifting youth as ambassadors of innovation in the pharma industry

Pharmaceutical innovation is a remarkable force that propels scientific knowledge forward and advances societal progress. As we approach Youth World Skills Day on 15 July, it is an opportunity to reflect on the need to invest in young innovators who can carry the industry’s innovation story forward. Our active involvement contributes to a thriving innovation...

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Expert insight 12 Jul 2023

What can we learn from how quality and supply of medicinal products were maintained during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on all the activities related to the development, assessment and approval of medicines and vaccines, unlocking opportunities to work in more agile and collaborative manners. Sérgio Cavalheiro Filho explains what we can learn from this experience when it comes to quality and supply of medicinal products.

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Press release 12 Jul 2023

Global biopharmaceutical trade body announces new CEO leadership team

CEOs from Pfizer, Roche, and Daiichi Sankyo take up roles on IFPMA CEO leadership team The global biopharmaceutical industry trade body, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), has announced a new line up for their CEO leadership team for the coming two years. The CEOs who will provide strategic guidance to the...

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Expert insight 29 Jun 2023

How the COVID-19 pandemic sparked innovation in clinical trials: considerations for the future

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on all the activities related to the development, assessment and approval of medicines and vaccines, unlocking opportunities to work in more agile and collaborative manners. Sarah Adam explains what we can learn from this experience when it comes to clinical trials.

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Expert insight 28 Jun 2023

New collaboration to improve access to quality cancer management in LMICs

This blog was originally published on 28 June by Media Planet in Global Cause and as a supplement to The Guardian. There is a huge gap in cancer mortality rates between high and lower-resource settings, with 70% of global cancer deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The gap in cancer mortality rates is...

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Expert insight 27 Jun 2023

From big data to precision medicine: reshaping clinical trials for better patient outcomes

Artificial intelligence; machine learning; real-world data; generative biology. What do these popular phrases mean for clinical trial innovation? They mean the potential for greater understanding of diseases; better and more rapid execution of trials; more breakthrough medicines for patients.   Fast-moving technological innovations can also cause uncertainty. To fully leverage these opportunities, we need all...

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