Tag: Africa
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Samsung, Biotech Partner on mRNA Vaccine Production
A developer of synthetic RNA products is partnering with Samsung Biologics to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines made with messenger RNA.
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CEPI Funding Covid-19 Variant Vaccine
A biotechnology company is advancing a vaccine to protect against disease from SARS-CoV-2 variants, with new support from the organization CEPI.
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Gates Grant Funds HIV-Birth Control Implant
A biotechnology company received a foundation grant for an implanted device to prevent HIV infection and unwanted pregnancy in women.
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Trial Shows Malaria Vaccine Protects Young Children
Results from a clinical trial in Burkina Faso show a high efficacy rate for a candidate vaccine to protect young children against malaria infections.
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Trial Shows Home Mosquito Device Cuts Malaria Cases
A clinical trial shows homes installed with devices that attract then kill mosquitos have fewer malaria cases than homes with standard preventions.
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Novartis, Gates Partner on Sickle Cell Gene Therapy
Global drug maker Novartis is collaborating with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to find affordable gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
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One-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Shown to Prevent Hospitalization
Results from four international clinical trials show high disease prevention rates from one dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
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Novavax, J&J Return Mixed Covid-19 Vaccine Results
Results from international clinical trials show largely favorable results for two Covid-19 vaccines, but still limitations against the South African variant.
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Institutions Join Global Health Breakthrough Network
Wellcome Leap aims to establish a model for faster design and development of health breakthroughs, beginning with elimination of administrative obstacles.
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NIH Grant Funds A.I.-Based Tuberculosis Detector
A company developing a system to quickly detect tuberculosis by analyzing sputum images received a federal grant to advance and validate its technology.