The World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya (SSDN) to launch the SPECS project in Assam, India. This pilot program aims to provide comprehensive eye care services, focusing on refractive errors, in three districts. The initiative will leverage SSDN's community-based approach and serve as a model for WHO's global efforts to improve eye health.

The respiratory market shows the normal seasonal trend for the anti-asthma and cough and cold segment, said Sheetal Sapale, VP, commercial, Pharmarack. There were fewer reported cases in October 2024 compared to October 2023, hence there is de-growth in the market. The market peaks in December and January and then gradually subsides as winter loses its intensity, Sapale said.

Parents of children who allegedly died from COVID-19 vaccine side effects are demanding justice and transparency in public health policies. They are calling for faster legal proceedings and a revamped system for reporting adverse events following immunization.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, having navigated recent challenges, is shifting its focus to branded products for higher profit margins. The company, aiming for a 12%-15% growth rate, divested its active pharmaceutical ingredient business to concentrate on branded pharmaceuticals, particularly in respiratory, dermatology, and oncology.

Biocon Biologics plans to reduce its acquisition debt by $300 million over the next year. The company recently refinanced $1.1 billion in debt, providing more financial flexibility. Biocon aims to capitalize on the growing insulin market, with plans to double its insulin production capacity in Malaysia.

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Biocon Biologics' drug substance facility in Bengaluru has been classified by the USFDA as voluntary action indicated after a cGMP inspection conducted in February 2024. The classification means that while some objections were noted, no regulatory action is recommended. The facility is responsible for supplying rh-Insulin drug substance to the US.

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