Statement 5 Feb 2024

7th Meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)

On 5 February, IFPMA delivered a statement at the 7th Meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Expert insight 2 Feb 2024

Access to medicines and vaccines is about much more than price

Medical breakthroughs provide hope to patients, families and caregivers all over the world. However, we know that these ground-breaking advances in healthcare are only meaningful when they can reach the people who need them. To be successful, we need to be as innovative in our approaches to patient access as we are in the scientific discovery and development of medicines and vaccines themselves.

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Expert insight 30 Jan 2024

Applying lessons learned on regulatory agility: Perspectives from national regulatory authorities

Regulatory agility played a crucial role in speeding up the development and approval of medicines and vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The insights gained from this success are valuable for continually strengthening regulatory frameworks, both in emergency and non-emergency situations. IFPMA collaborated with external researchers to gather insights from national regulatory authorities and pharmaceutical companies on the success factors behind regulatory agility, especially ahead of future pandemics.

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Report 30 Jan 2024

Lessons from regulatory agilities during the COVID-19 pandemic: views from members of National Regulatory Authorities

This report aims to explore the perspective of members of NRAs on the use of regulatory agilities which emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and describe lessons learnt from this experience.

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Statement 26 Jan 2024

EB154 individual statement on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

On 24 January, IFPMA delivered a statement on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the WHO 154th Executive Board in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Statement 25 Jan 2024

EB154 individual statement on health emergencies

On 25 January, IFPMA delivered a statement on health emergencies at the WHO 154th Executive Board in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Statement 24 Jan 2024

EB154 constituency statement on non-communicable diseases

On 24 January, IFPMA, GSCF, and IGBA delivered a joint constituency statement on non-communicable diseases and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) at the WHO 154th Executive Board in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Expert insight 14 Dec 2023

Ways to strengthen the clinical research ecosystem in resource-limited settings

Encouraging clinical research in low-income settings is essential to tap into opportunities that can make a difference in patients’ lives. Sarah Adam, Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs at IFPMA, shares perspectives on key pillars to support this.

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Expert insight 12 Dec 2023

Healthcare for all must be a goal shared by the global community

In September, some 200 Heads of State and top political decision-makers met in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly. They recommitted to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a political declaration pledging to “act with urgency to realize the [Agenda 2030] vision.” Halfway to 2030 and with the clock ticking, the renewal...

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Statement 7 Dec 2023

6th Meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)

On 7 December, IFPMA submitted a statement to the 6th Meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005), happening in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Position paper 6 Dec 2023

Industry perspectives on implementation of Quality Overall Summary-Product Dossier (QOS-PD) and Quality Information Summary (QIS) for innovative medicinal products

In view of a growing complexity of product lifecycle management, industry puts forward perspectives to support the harmonization of regulatory requirements. These are intended to facilitate efficient regulatory review and approval to support timely implementation of changes and product improvements, leading to more resilient supply chains.

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External study 6 Dec 2023

The socio-economic value of adult Immunization programs (OHE)

The study “The Socio-Economic Value of Adult Immunization” by the Office of Health Economics (OHE) synthesizes existing evidence for the broad, socio-economic value of adult immunization programs. It focuses on influenza, pneumococcal, herpes zoster (HZ), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) programs in 10 countries where the vaccines have been publicly recommended (Australia, Brazil, France, Germany,...

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