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A ten-fold increase in measles cases was reported from Europe last year, while the numbers shot up 11-fold this year until April 18, in the American region, according to two global health agencies.

In Europe measles up 10-fold last year, Americas region up by 11-fold in 2025

HQ Team April 29, 2025: A ten-fold increase in measles cases was reported from Europe last year, while the numbers shot up 11-fold.

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April 29, 2025
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Britain's AstraZeneca will invest $3.5 billion in the US, its largest market, to expand its research and manufacturing footprint by the end of 2026, according to a company statement.

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AstraZeneca to invest $570 million in Canada to boost innovation, clinical delivery

HQ Team January 26, 2025: Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has announced plans to invest US$570 million in Canada over the next decade, positioning the.

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January 26, 2025
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Dancing has a positive effect on the “mood circuits” in the brain and can lower depression in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to an observational study on 23 patients conducted by Canada’s York University.

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Dancing can help lower depression in people with Parkinson’s disease

Dancing has a positive effect on the “mood circuits” in the brain and can lower depression in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to.

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January 7, 2025
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Danish Pharma ALK pays ARS $145m for Neffy nasal spray licensing deal

HQ Team November 13, 2024: ALK-Abelló, the Danish pharma company has acquired exclusive rights to Neffy (epinephrine nasal spray) from ARS Pharmaceuticals for.

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November 13, 2024
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The World Health Organization expects the first delivery of mpox vaccines, made by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union, today in Congo — the outbreak's epicentre.

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First batch of Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccines in Congo by Sept. 5

The World Health Organization expects the first delivery of mpox vaccines, made by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union, today in.

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September 5, 2024
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Agilent Technologies Inc., will acquire Canada-based Biovectra, a contract development and manufacturing company, for $925 million, according to a company statement.

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US-based Agilent Technologies to acquire Canada’s Biovectra for $925m

HQ Team July 23, 2024: Agilent Technologies Inc., will acquire Canada-based Biovectra, a contract development and manufacturing company, for $925 million, according to.

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July 23, 2024
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AstraZeneca announced the completion of the acquisition of Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, for $2.4 billion.

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AstraZeneca completes $2.4 billion acquisition of Fusion Pharma

AstraZeneca announced the completion of the acquisition of Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, for $2.4 billion.

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June 4, 2024
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At least 75.9 million people were forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence or disasters within their state’s borders in 2023, according to a UN report.

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About 76 million people are internally displaced worldwide, says UN

HQ Team May 15, 2024: At least 75.9 million people were forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence or disasters within.

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May 15, 2024
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Anglo-Swedish drugmaker, AstraZeneca will acquire clinical-stage Fusion Pharmaceuticals for $2 billion in cash to get access to the latter’s radioconjugates to treat cancer.

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AstraZeneca to acquire Fusion Pharmaceuticals for $2 billion in cash

HQ Team March 20, 2024: Anglo-Swedish drugmaker, AstraZeneca will acquire clinical-stage Fusion Pharmaceuticals for $2 billion in cash to get access to the.