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WHO releases estimates of 14.9 million excess deaths during COVID-19 pandemic

The estimates show the full death toll caused directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2021

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NHS to offer two new treatments for drug-resistant superbugs as part of a new subscription-style payment plan

Manufacturers will receive a fixed yearly fee of £10m, instead of receiving individual payments per dose

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Longitude Prize in final stage of deciding recipients of £8m prize

The prize will be awarded to a team of innovators who develop a point-of-care diagnostic test that will help combat antimicrobial-resistant infections

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The IMC unites health industry professionals to combat antibiotic resistant infections

The coalition has formed a new call to action in addressing the way infections are managed across healthcare systems

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WHO issues prequalification for Roche’s Actemra/RoActemra for severe or critical COVID-19

The prequalification confirms the treatment meets WHO’s standards for quality, effectiveness and safety

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Omicron prompts global action

A new variant of concern discovered in southern Africa is quickly spreading around the world, prompting government to take action

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Regeneron signs $900m cancer and infectious disease deal with Nykode

The deal with Norwegian clinical-stage vaccine specialist Nykode (previously Vaccibody) includes an upfront payment of $30m and an equity investment of $20m plus additional payments

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WHO recommends ‘life-saving’ IL-6 inhibitors for severe COVID-19

Roche's Actemra and Sanofi's Kevzara are included in WHO's updated patient care guidelines

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The AMR Action Fund is combating antimicrobial resistance, but much more action is needed

By Henry Skinner, Chief Executive Officer of the AMR Action Fund

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Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine receives WHO emergency use listing

Vaccine found to be 51% effective in preventing symptomatic disease, meeting the WHO's recommendation of at least 50% efficacy

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China’s Sinopharm given WHO emergency use listing for COVID-19 vaccine

WHO said decision gives the 'green light' for the vaccine to be rolled out globally

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WHO to review Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use listing this week

WHO is also due to review vaccines from Sinopharm and Sinovac for possible EUAs

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