News about key events and breakthrough in the pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery and FDA approval news
Novavax, Inc., a biotechnology company, has submitted a request to the FDA to grant Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to their own Covid vaccine. The Novavax Covid vaccine, NVX-CoV2373, is a protein-based Covid-19 vaccine meant for vaccination in individuals 18 years and above. This is coming after Pfizer filed an approval request for the first-ever vaccine … Read more
In a request submitted to the Food and Drug Administration, Pfizer and BioNTech are seeking emergency approval for a Covid vaccine that will be suitable for children between 6 months to under 5 years. Pfizer submitted updated clinical trial data to health officials on Friday. In the application, the company stated that the first two … Read more
Moderna, the maker of the successful Covid-19 vaccine, has begun an early stage human clinical trial of their HIV vaccine. The vaccine will use mRNA technology. In the press release, the biotechnology company, Moderna, will partner with a non-profit scientific research organization, IAVI (International AIDS Vaccine Initiative). IAVI is a global public-private institution working towards … Read more
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Grant 2022 is the latest edition of TEF yearly grant, a $100million commitment made by the Elumelu family to empower 10,000 African entrepreneurs over a 10-year period through training, mentorship, and funding. The goal is to create at least 1million jobs and contribute over $10billion in revenue to the African economy. The … Read more
The World Health Organisation Guideline Development Group of international experts has recommended approving two new covid drugs in the BMJ. This is after a trial that involved over 4000 patients with a different level of severity of Covid-19 infections. The drug, Baricitinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. WHO recommends … Read more
According to Medicare officials, The Federal Health Insurance Program will restrict the coverage of Aduhelm, the new Alzheimer’s drug, to only patients who are participating in the randomized controlled clinical trials. The final decision is set to take place by April 11. The drug, Aduhelm, is the first treatment to be approved for the treatment … Read more
In a new breakthrough, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of a new COVID-19 antiviral drug, Molnupiravir. A second anti-viral treatment is manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. The drug, Molnupiravir, works by disrupting the way the virus copies the genetic materials. The FDA insists the medication should only … Read more
In a new circular released on 22nd December 2021, the Federal Government has approved hazard allowances for medical workers in Nigeria through the NSIWC. The National Salaries, Incomes & Wages Commission (NSIWC) noted that this step was taken after a series of meetings and negotiations between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Union of … Read more
The Procter & Gamble Company has announced the voluntary recall of many products because of traces of benzene. However, P&G clarified that the levels of benzene detected cannot cause serious health damages. The recall is a precautionary measure. Benzene is a known human carcinogen. Some forms of serious and life-threatening cancers, such as leukemia, blood … Read more
In a quick turn of events, the World Health Organization announced the discovery of the new variant of Covid-19 in South Africa. This new coronavirus Omicron variant was discovered in the Southern part of Africa. The World Health Organization said the omicron strain is a “variant of concern” due to its numerous mutations. The new … Read more