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The United Nations agency focusing on the HIV/AIDS pandemic could close by the end of next year as the UN restructures in the face of a funding crisis, according to a UN document published online. UNAIDS will "sunset" by the end of 2026, the document published on Thursday reads, part of a set of proposals from the UN to member states which they will have to decide on. It adds that UNAIDS' expertise should be shifted into the wider UN system in the following year. The UN is streamlining as it copes with the fallout from U.S. foreign aid cuts under President Donald Trump that have gutted humanitarian agencies. UNAIDS said in a statement in response to the document that it already had a transition plan in place which would see a 55% reduction in staff in the short term and a review in 2027 that would ultimately lead to its closure. It said any accelerated timeline as outlined in the UN document, which was drafted by the Secretary General, would have to be approved by the UNAIDS board. UNAIDS began operating in 1996. Since the first cases of HIV were reported more than 40 years ago, 88 million people have become infected and...

Last year's updated COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent severe outcomes including hospitalizations and deaths, according to data from a large study of U.S. military veterans published on Wednesday. Vaccinated veterans who developed COVID after receiving the 2024-2025 boosters from Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech were also less likely to visit the emergency room for complications, compared with unvaccinated COVID patients, researchers reported in The New England Journal of Medicine. The researchers tracked 164,132 veterans who simultaneously received a 2024-2025 COVID booster and a flu shot, and 131,839 who received only the flu vaccine. The vast majority of participants were at least 45 years old, and virtually all who received a COVID shot got one of the two approved mRNA-based vaccines that have faced renewed scrutiny from U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has questioned their safety and efficacy, contrary to scientific evidence. MEANINGFUL CLINICAL BENEFIT "The vaccines are still providing additional, not perfect, protection against meaningful outcomes, including hospitalization and death, even though such severe outcomes are now much less common overall than early in the pandemic," said Dr. Jesse Goodman of Georgetown Medical Center in Washington, D.C., who was not involved in the study. Over six months, veterans who received the COVID and flu vaccines...

The global aroma products market is estimated to be valued at USD 52,882.3 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 85,647.8 Mn by 2032. The latest report from Coherent Market Insights examines the growth prospects of the Aroma Products Market from 2025 to 2032. This in-depth analysis covers industry size, market share, business trends, key growth factors, and regional forecasts. The report provides a comprehensive overview by integrating research findings, market assessments, and data from various sources. It explores crucial market dynamics, including drivers, restraints, challenges, and potential risks, while also identifying growth opportunities, emerging trends, financial insights, technological advancements, and innovations. Additionally, the report offers a competitive landscape analysis and regional market evaluation. The report presents authenticated data derived from extensive primary and secondary research. By analysing historical growth trends and the current market landscape, it aims to provide actionable insights and forecasts for global and regional market growth. It takes into account revenue generated from report sales and related technologies across various application segments while exploring market data tables. Key market factors, including macroeconomic conditions, the overall market environment, government policies, and the competitive landscape, are carefully examined to ensure a comprehensive analysis.

Global Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 54.83 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 88.26 billion by 2032. AI innovations, decentralized trials, and personalized therapies are driving the Global Clinical Trials Market, revolutionizing oncology, rare disease, and drug development efficiency.” Global Clinical Trials Market Insights 2025-2032: AI-Enabled Clinical Trials, Decentralized Trial Models, Personalized Therapies, Oncology, Rare Disease, and Infectious Disease Research Trends Global Clinical Trials Market is experiencing a transformative surge, driven by AI-enabled clinical trial designs, decentralized clinical trial models, and personalized therapies, with oncology, rare disease, and infectious disease trials leading innovation. Leading players such as IQVIA, PPD, Syneos Health, and Parexel leverage digital clinical trial platforms, advanced analytics, real-world evidence adoption, and decentralized trial solutions to optimize patient recruitment, accelerate clinical research efficiency, and unlock high-value opportunities in the global Clinical Trials Market.

Scientists Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for "their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance", the award-giving body said on Monday. The winners for medicine are selected by the Nobel Assembly of Sweden's Karolinska Institute medical university and receive a prize sum of 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million), as well as a gold medal presented by Sweden's king. "Their discoveries have laid the foundation for a new field of research and spurred the development of new treatments, for example for cancer and autoimmune diseases," the prize-awarding body said in a statement. The Nobel Prizes were established through the will of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor of dynamite and a wealthy businessman. They have been awarded since 1901 for outstanding contributions in science, literature, and peace, with interruptions mainly during the World Wars. The economics prize was added later and is funded by Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank. Winners are selected by expert committees from various institutions. All prizes are awarded in Stockholm, except for the Peace Prize, which is presented in Oslo — a possible legacy of the political union between Sweden and Norway during Nobel’s lifetime. Past recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physiology...

Eli Lilly was asked to produce more insulin; Pfizer to produce more of its top-selling cancer drug Ibrance and its cholesterol drug Lipitor; and London-based AstraZeneca to consider a new headquarters in the U.S., according to two sources. On Tuesday, Trump announced a deal with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla to cut drug prices in exchange for relief from planned tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals. "The United States is done subsidizing healthcare of the rest of the world," Trump said in a event in the Oval Office. Just as important as the deals themselves is the optics – they must be announced from the White House, two sources said. Eli Lilly learned this the hard way when it excluded Trump from its announcement of two new manufacturing sites in September and got a call from the administration asking why they didn't allow the president to announce it himself. A spokesperson for Eli Lilly said it had not been asked to increase insulin production and that it takes "pride in regularly inviting White House officials to our announcements." Pfizer and AstraZeneca declined to comment. The White House declined to comment on Eli Lilly's announcement or on specific details of the administration's plans. But a proposal sent by the...

The inauguration ceremony for the Fosun Pharma Middle East Office and Fosunhenlius Middle East United Company was recently held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This move marks a significant step in China-based Fosun Pharma's localised operations in the Middle East, representing a strategic initiative by the company to continuously expand its global presence through innovation. Currently, Fosun Pharma has established mature commercial networks in overseas markets such as the United States, Europe, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, boasting an overseas commercial team of approximately 1,000 people. In the Middle East, Fosun Pharma is steadily advancing deep cooperation with local partners and the registration process for innovative drugs: In April 2025, Fosun Pharma entered a strategic cooperation with Saudi Arabia's Fakeeh Care Group to jointly promote the introduction of innovative products and therapies; In August 2025, Fosun Pharma’s self-developed innovative drug Luvometinib Tablets received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, which will accelerate its clinical registration and commercialisation process in Saudi Arabia. Fosunhenlius Middle East United Company is a strategic joint venture between SVax, a pioneering Saudi biopharmaceutical company, and Henlius, a global innovative biopharmaceutical enterprise under Fosun Pharma. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, the company integrates world-class biologics R&D and...

The prevalence of diseases and life-threatening conditions such as hypoalbuminemia, burns, trauma, liver cirrhosis, and cardiac surgeries significantly propel the growth of the albumin market. The surge in shock and burn cases is anticipated to drive demand for albumin, particularly as a vital volume expander during burn shock resuscitation and for correcting hypoalbuminemia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an alarming statistic reveals that approximately 11 million individuals endure burn wounds annually. This underscores the critical role albumin plays in addressing the medical consequences of such incidents. The market's growth is closely tied to its indispensability in therapeutic interventions, especially in scenarios involving trauma, burns, and shock, highlighting its crucial role in modern healthcare. Allied Market Research has published a study report with the title Albumin Market Size was Valued at 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟒.𝟖𝟏 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎, and is Anticipated to Garner 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟖.𝟗𝟓 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎, registering a 𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐑 𝐨𝐟 𝟔.𝟒% from 2021 to 2030. The report provides an extensive analysis of changing market dynamics, major segments, value chain, competitive scenario, and regional landscape. This research offers a valuable guidance to leading players, investors, shareholders, and startups in devising strategies for sustainable growth and gaining competitive edge in the...

-Indian police have launched criminal action against a maker of cough syrup whose product was found to contain dangerous levels of a toxic chemical, following the deaths of ten children suspected to have consumed contaminated medicine. Known as the "pharmacy of the world", India has faced scrutiny for the quality of its pharmaceutical exports, with its cough syrups being linked to child deaths in Cameroon, Gambia and Uzbekistan over the past few years. A sample of the syrup, 'Coldrif', among 19 medicines tested after the deaths in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, contained diethylene glycol exceeding permissible limits, the health ministry said on Sunday. A criminal case has been registered against the manufacturer, Sresan Pharma, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, and a doctor who prescribed the medication to some of the deceased children. "The doctor who wrote the prescription has been arrested," Rajendra Shukla, the deputy chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, told news agency ANI, adding that a criminal case had been registered against the factory. The company faces accusations of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, adulteration of drugs, and manufacturing, selling, or distributing cosmetics in violation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Regulatory action has also been taken against a...

Indian authorities said on Saturday they are investigating if contaminated cough syrup caused the deaths of nine children in a central state after a batch of the medication was found to contain dangerous levels of a toxic chemical. The Health Ministry said samples of Coldrif Cough Syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharma in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, were tested by state authorities and found to contain diethylene glycol (DEG) exceeding permissible limits. DEG, a toxic solvent used in industrial products, has been linked to fatal poisoning in several countries. The statement comes after media reports suggested that recent deaths of nine children in the central state of Madhya Pradesh could have been linked to cough syrup consumption. The Madhya Pradesh Food and Drug Administration (MPFDA) also analysed three of 13 samples collected, which were found free of contamination, the ministry statement said. However, Tamil Nadu's drug regulator later confirmed DEG contamination in samples taken directly from Sresan Pharma's manufacturing site in Kanchipuram, it said. Sresan Pharma did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by email. Authorities have launched inspections of 19 drug manufacturers across six states to identify quality control lapses and recommend improvements to prevent future incidents, the ministry said. India has...