Health news is led by a mix of outbreak strain, drug regulation and high-stakes biotech investment. As Congo’s Ebola response suffers a fresh setback, Indian regulators move against a major pharmaceutical warehouse and Novartis places a multibillion-dollar bet on an mRNA treatmen...
Health news is led by a mix of outbreak strain, drug regulation and high-stakes biotech investment. As Congo’s Ebola response suffers a fresh setback, Indian regulators move against a major pharmaceutical warehouse and Novartis places a multibillion-dollar bet on an mRNA treatment for autoimmune disease.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak passes 4,000 deaths as a treatment centre burns down, damaging part of the response infrastructure. The fire hits efforts to contain one of the world’s deadliest infectious disease outbreaks, adding new pressure to health authorities already managing a prolonged emergency.
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration cancels wholesale drug licences for a Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences warehouse in Pune, citing regulatory breaches. The agency points to alleged misbranding of a medicine, poor storage conditions, record-keeping and inventory deficiencies, and shortcomings in the handling of expired stock.
Novartis signs a licensing deal with China’s Abogen Biosciences for an mRNA-based therapy aimed at autoimmune diseases, in an agreement worth up to $7.8 billion. The transaction includes an upfront payment and later milestone-based payments, underscoring continued pharmaceutical investment in mRNA beyond vaccines.
Top Health stories
- Christopher Brain convicted of rape and indecent assaults linked to Nine O’Clock Service (7 sources)
- Ebola Treatment Centre Burned Down as Congo Death Toll Passes 4,000 (5 sources)
- Man jailed for paying to watch livestreamed child sexual abuse shows from the Philippines (5 sources)
- Novartis Licenses China’s Abogen mRNA Autoimmune Therapy in Up to $7.8B Deal (4 sources)
- Undercover officer Todd Maguire bluffed past a shotgun during an operation (3 sources)
- Woman’s murder conviction overturned after killing abusive partner in Belfast (3 sources)
- Nick Politis says success depends on getting the right people at the Roosters (3 sources)
- Justene Williams’ chaotic artworks take over the Queensland Art Gallery this summer (3 sources)
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