Big Pharma backs deal to boost flu pandemic readiness

Virus samples will be shared globally in exchange for vaccines produced from them under a landmark deal to improve preparedness for a flu pandemic.

A squirt in the right direction for drugmakers?

Drugmakers' traditional model is under threat from looming loss of exclusivity on some of the industry's biggest sellers.

WHO warns against drugs from Sandoz SA plant

The WHO on Monday warned customers not to buy drugs made by Novartis's Sandoz generics unit in SA after an inspection revealed more than 40 faults.

WHO bridges rich-poor intellectual property split

The World Health Organisation's 193 member states on Saturday overcame their deep divisions over intellectual property rules and endorsed a strategy to help improve developing-country access to drugs and medical tests.

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