Infectious Disease Control
Ford Foundation Charts New Course to Support Preconditions for Thriving Democracies
New strategy will refocus the foundation's mission to protect and strengthen democratic values, fundamental freedoms, and inclusive economies worldwide NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation today unveiled its new strategic direction to support the preconditions necessary for...
2026-10-23 00:40
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QVAXB40 Initiative Expands Access to PeKa Sihat Health Screening Across Malaysia
Collaboration pledges up to 100,000 free influenza vaccines as an entry point to preventive health screening for underserved B40 communities. PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualitas Medical Group Sdn. Bhd. ("Qualitas") and ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn. Bhd. ("ProtectHeal...
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New Innovative Molecular Technology Combination "LAMP + CRISPR" as CE-IVD
A Collaboration Leads to Molecularbiological Innovation MUNICH, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AmplexDiagnostics and Scope Biosciences are proud to introduce a groundbreaking solution in molecular diagnostics. In a new approach, "eazySNP" combines the highly specialized molecular technologies LAM...
2026-10-20 14:10
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New Innovative Molecular Technology Combination "LAMP + CRISPR" as CE-IVD
A Collaboration Leads to Molecularbiological Innovation MUNICH, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AmplexDiagnostics and Scope Biosciences are proud to introduce a groundbreaking solution in molecular diagnostics. In a new approach, "eazySNP" combines the highly specialized molecular technologies LAM...
2026-10-20 14:10
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Continuity Biosciences Awarded $9.6 Million Grant to Advance Ultra-Long-Acting Implant for HIV Prevention
Funding supports development of a subcutaneous implant designed to deliver HIV prevention medicine for multiple years from a single placement, advancing toward an IND submission and initiation of a first-in-human Phase 1 study BRADENTON, Fla. and SEATTLE, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuity ...
2026-10-14 20:00
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Invetech & MeMed win 2026 Good Design Award Gold for MeMed Key™
Award recognizes innovation, design excellence, and impact in Engineering Design SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Invetech, a product realization company that designs, engineers and manufactures fully customizable platforms, announced that its work on the MeMed Key™ has been recognized wit...
2026-10-10 04:00
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Yuyu Teijin Medicare Uses Drones to Deliver Medical Supplies to Patients on Korea's Remote Islands
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuyu Teijin Medicare, a home healthcare joint venture between Yuyu Pharma of Korea and Teijin Pharma of Japan, has completed a pilot delivery of medical supplies by drone to a ventilator patient living on a remote Korean island. In the test, a d...
2026-09-29 21:00
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Mayo Clinic Laboratories Invests in Pathology Asia Holdings and LifeStrands Genomics to Advance Diagnostics and Precision Medicine
SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayo Clinic Laboratories
2026-09-23 09:30
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XtalPi AI Enables Seven-Month PCC Nomination for Viva-Thera's MPER-Targeting HIV-1 Program
* Viva-Thera makes its public debut with four modalities pursuing HIV prevention, treatment and cure, supported by XtalPi's platform capabilities. * Viva-Thera combines its first atomic-resolution MPER-TMD-CT structure with XtalPi's AI and automation platform to advance a small-molecule PCC. ...
2026-09-23 01:36
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Clean Bio Korea to Showcase Indonesia-Validated Air-Fit at Hospital Expo 2026
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Bio Co., Ltd, a Korean
indoor air quality solutions company, will showcase Air-Fit, its air
purification, sterilization and deodorization solution, at Indonesia Int'l
Hospital Expo 2026, taking place October 7–10, 2026.
2026-09-21 11:00
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New Option To Support Cervical Health In Women With HPV In Singapore
Colpofix®, a vaginal spray gel medical device, supports the regression of HPV-related cervical lesions SINGAPORE, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in Singapore now have another option to support their cervical health following Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, with DKSH's launch of Colpo...
2026-09-21 09:00
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LANDMARK GLOBAL STUDY REVEALS CRITICAL INEQUITIES IN ACCESS TO DERMATOLOGICAL CARE
First comprehensive global assessment by the International League of
Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty spans 158
countries and 97% of the world's population.
Summary: The Global Access to Skin Health Observatory Study
2026-09-16 17:00
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GHIT Fund Launches "NTDpedia" to Help Turn Apathy Into Action Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
The interactive educational website makes NTDs understandable to a general audience, the first step toward public support that drives R&D for the 1.5 billion people affected by these diseases TOKYO, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund announced the ...
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Lancet Publication Marks Important Advance in Influenza Prevention for Older Adults
Phase 3 study demonstrates benefits of the first influenza vaccine to combine three proven approaches to enhancing protection for older adults in a single vaccine. MAIDENHEAD, United Kingdom, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CSL Seqirus, a business of CSL (ASX: CSL; USOTC: CSLLY), today announced ...
2026-09-11 06:51
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Dr Hanan H. Balkhy Launches Candidacy for WHO Director-General, Pledges "A WHO the World Can Count On"
* Nominated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia * A physician trained in Saudi Arabia and the United States, with more than 30 years of experience spanning clinical medicine, academic research and international public health leadership * WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean sets ou...
2026-09-10 20:55
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Clover Announces Positive Phase 2 Clinical Data for RSV + hMPV ± PIV3 Respiratory Combination Vaccine Candidates in Older Adults
-- Positive Phase 2 (Australia) results strengthen potential best-in-class profile of RSV+hMPV±PIV3 combination vaccines, with the potential differentiated ability to re-vaccinate individuals previously receiving approved RSV vaccines to restore and broaden protection -- -- Robust neutralizing a...
2026-09-07 07:07
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Singapore has cut stroke mortality by up to six-fold since the 1990s, but public awareness remains the final hurdle, new report finds
Singaporean experts call for renewed public education on the FAST warning signs and continued investment in specialist staffing to sustain the country's world-leading stroke outcomes. SINGAPORE, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore has cut stroke mortality by up to six-fold since the 1990s[1]...
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Seegene Proposes Comprehensive Reproductive Tract Infection Testing Approach through the Global Million Clinical Study (GMCS)
* STAgora™ analysis of approximately 60,000 test results collected over 42 months showed that STI pathogens were detected in 82% of HPV-positive cases * Findings support the potential value of a comprehensive testing approach that provides both HPV and STI pathogen information * Seegene to v...
2026-07-27 21:00
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PUBLIC TRUST IN HEALTH INNOVATION IS SHAPED MORE BY MINDSET THAN DEMOGRAPHICS, DNV RESEARCH FINDS
OSLO, Norway, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Public trust in health innovation
may be less predictable than healthcare organizations assume, according to new
research from DNV, the independent assurance and certification provider.
2026-07-23 20:34
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GHIT Fund Invests Approx. JPY 140 Million in a Portable Rapid Diagnostic System for Ebola Disease in a Joint Project Between Osaka Metropolitan University, K.K. DNAFORM, and INRB
TOKYO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund announced today an investment of JPY 140 million (approximately USD 862,000) in a project to develop a portable rapid diagnostic system for Ebola disease. The system is being jointly developed by Osaka Metrop...
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