E-PaperPneumonia Vaccine News
Panacea Biotec, MSF India oppose Pfizer’s pneumonia vaccine patent
Panacea Biotec files a review petition with the patent office seeking revocation of the patent given to Pfizer; MSF India moves Delhi high court to overturn patent
2 min read14 Oct 2017India’s public health and the looming threat of US pharma giants
India has an opportunity to squash criticism to squash criticism of global health pressure groups by issuing a compulsory licence to Pfizer vaccine. Otherwise, it would be seen as ready to genuflect to the diktats of American lobbies
4 min read30 Aug 2017India grants Pfizer patent for pneumonia vaccine
India has granted Pfizer a patent for Prevnar 13 pneumonia vaccine, in spite of opposition from the heath group Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF)
2 min read23 Aug 2017Pneumonia vaccine: the new battleground for Indian drug makers
Aurobindo Pharma, Serum Institute of India and Panacea Biotec are among those backing or working on research into pneumonia vaccines in the country
7 min read30 Mar 2016Diagnostics and antibiotic resistance
WHO will release its global policy for the containment of antibiotic resistance at the 68th World Health Assembly to be held from 16-18 May
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