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Governments continue proposed pandemic agreement progress ahead of World Health Assembly

The meeting focusing on ‘All for Health, Health for All’ takes place on 27 May to 7 June 2024

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UK government launches five-year national action plan for antimicrobial resistance

It is estimated that 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 were caused by antibiotic-resistant infections

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UKHSA and The Pirbright Institute collaborate to develop vaccines against henipaviruses

There are currently no licensed vaccines or treatments for the Nipah virus

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AstraZeneca announces plans to invest £650m in UK to boost life sciences sector

The investment will also help to enhance public health protection and pandemic preparedness in the UK

Can Cinderella save us?

PACE announces partnership with UKHSA to tackle antimicrobial resistance

AMR is designated by WHO as one of the top ten threats to global public health

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UK government approves digital pathology for cancer screening programmes

The approval follows a study that showed digital pathology was as effective as microscopy

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UKHSA publishes five-year strategy to detect risk-posing pathogens in UK

The strategy will help to improve the UK's response to infectious disease threats

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UK government announces nearly £50m to expand dementia research sites

The funding will be used to enable more people to take part in clinical trials for dementia

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New economic data reveals risk of disincentivising UK life sciences growth

UK rebate rates are significantly higher than in other countries with similar mechanisms

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WHO countries hold seventh INB meeting to prevent global pandemics

Member states discussed several critical elements to prepare countries for pandemics

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New terms for UK medicines scheme send ‘mixed message’ to life sciences industry

Life sciences leaders have previously warned against changes to the statutory scheme

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Cancer Research UK calls on government to create ten-year cancer plan

The charity estimates that around 20,000 annual cancer deaths in the UK could be prevented by 2040

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