As the implementation of the AI Act draws near, the European Union (EU) announces significant investments in the digital industry while introducing regulations on health data exchange. However, the reception…
This week, the European Union's drug regulatory body is set to review a proposal for extending the usage of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss medication, Wegovy. The expanded scope includes assessing its…
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, expressed concerns on Monday that countries might fall short of the May deadline to finalize a legally binding treaty…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched the Narcotic Drugs Serialisation Pilot Project, aiming to bolster the quality and security of medical products within…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially granted prequalification status to the novel type 2 oral polio vaccine (nOPV2), achieving a significant milestone three years after being granted Emergency Use…
In response to a series of overseas fatalities associated with drugs manufactured in India since 2022, the Indian government has mandated that pharmaceutical companies adhere to new manufacturing standards this…
In a robust move to ensure drug safety in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched the 'NAFDAC Green Book,' a comprehensive database…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) along with the Customs and Border Protection (CPB) has seized more than $18 million worth of unauthorized e-cigarettes which included brands such as…
In a joint effort, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Customs and Border Protection (CPB) have successfully seized over $18 million worth of unauthorized e-cigarettes, including popular brands…