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WHO Cancer Report Stirs Debate On Eve Of Board Meeting

WHO Cancer Report Stirs Debate On Eve Of Board Meeting

William New Jan 23, 2019 1 min read

As the World Health Organization Executive Board gathers tomorrow for its annual January meeting, health industry and advocacy groups have seized on a WHO report to be presented to the…

Special Report: Guide To This Week’s WHO Board Meeting – Budget, Medicines Access, Antimicrobial Resistance, NCDs, More

Special Report: Guide To This Week’s WHO Board Meeting – Budget, Medicines Access, Antimicrobial Resistance, NCDs, More

Catherine Saez Jan 18, 2019 1 min read

The World Health Organization Executive Board this month will consider an 8 percent WHO budget increase for 2020-2021, discuss environment health risks, the high price of cancer drugs, and how…

Sudden Vacancies At Some International Agencies, Industry Sees New Top Officials, Lawyers Engage In Firm-Hopping

Sudden Vacancies At Some International Agencies, Industry Sees New Top Officials, Lawyers Engage In Firm-Hopping

Catherine Saez Jan 17, 2019 1 min read

While the World Bank Group and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are looking for new leaders following the unexpected resignations of their heads, the International Telecommunication Union re-elected its…

Nearly 100 European Authors Demand ‘Proportionate’ Remuneration In EU Copyright Directive

Nearly 100 European Authors Demand ‘Proportionate’ Remuneration In EU Copyright Directive

William New Jan 17, 2019 1 min read

With negotiations for the European Union Copyright Directive apparently approaching an end, a group of some 95 screenwriters and directors joined the intensive lobbying efforts with a letter today urging…

European Council Advances SPC Waiver For Generics; Negotiations Coming

European Council Advances SPC Waiver For Generics; Negotiations Coming

David Branigan Jan 16, 2019 1 min read

The European Union Council of member states has approved a mandate for negotiations with the EU Parliament concerning a draft regulation aimed at boosting EU-based generic and biosimilar manufacturing for…

Supporting UHC And Better Explaining IP – The 2019 Pharma Industry Agenda

Supporting UHC And Better Explaining IP – The 2019 Pharma Industry Agenda

Intellectual Property Watch Jan 16, 2019 10 min read

In 2019, IFPMA work will continue to focus on constructive engagement in supporting UHC and working with others to strengthen health care systems. The association will continue to engage with…