WHO Global Clinical Platform for COVID-19
AMR Bio launches with phase 3-ready antimicrobial gel targeting surgical infections
Antimicrobial resistance contributes to nearly five million deaths each year
WHO releases new target product profiles for urgently needed antibiotics
The antibiotics are needed to combat key drug-resistant bacteria causing severe bloodstream and urinary tract infections, pneumonia and meningitis
Scientists uncover new drug target in fight against antimicrobial resistance
The discovery could lead to improved treatments for bacterial infections
Invivyd working with FDA towards potential Biologics License Application for COVID-19
The company plans head-to-head safety evaluation with COVID-19 vaccine, pending regulatory alignment
FDA approves Pfizer and BioNTech’s jab for COVID-19
Globally, five billion doses of the companies’ vaccine have been distributed
Moderna’s LP.8.1-adapted COVID-19 vaccine recommended by CHMP
Global health authorities have recommended that vaccines for the 2025-2026 season should target LP.8.1
GSK’s antibiotic Blujepa granted FDA approval to treat urinary tract infections
Blujepa is the first in a new class of oral antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs in nearly 30 years
EC approves CSL/Arcturus’ self-amplifying mRNA COVID-19 vaccine Kostaive
Kostaive is designed to instruct the body to make more mRNA to boost immune response
AbbVie announces FDA approval of antibiotic combination for intra-abdominal infections
Antimicrobial resistance has been declared by WHO as one of the top ten threats to global health
WHO urges US to ‘reconsider’ withdrawal from global health organisation
President Donald Trump said the agency mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health crises
WHO launches $1.5bn emergency appeal to tackle ongoing health crises
The appeal is aimed at providing urgent humanitarian assistance to more than 300 million people
Sanofi receives FDA fast track designation for COVID-19/flu combination vaccines
The combined vaccine approach could simplify immunisation practices and lead to higher uptake