Aelis Farma gets EMA nod for phase 2B trial of AEF0217 in down syndrome

AEF0217 is a first-in-class CB1 receptor signaling-specific inhibitor

ZIM Laboratories receives CDSCO approval for Naproxen + Esomeprazole capsules

Grant of Permission to manufacture and market FDC of Naproxen Delayed Release and Esomeprazole capsule (375mg/500mg + 20mg/20mg)

Eli Lilly pledges $40 million to Indiana University to expand clinical trials

The partnership targets breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, cancer, and cell and gene therapy

FDA expands nod of Eli Lilly’s Jaypirca for earlier CLL/SLL treatment

Jaypirca is the first and only FDA-approved non-covalent (reversible) BTK inhibitor

Roche launches first rapid point-of-care test for whooping cough

The PCR-based test, delivered via Roche’s cobas liat system, allows results to be obtained during a patient consultation in GP practices and Emergency Rooms

BPL Medical Technologies unveils critical-care innovations at ISACON 2025

The company introduced the ExcelSign E12 and E17 modular patient monitors, the Relife 1000 biphasic defibrillator, and a new OT charting software

Promotion of indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturing

PLI scheme for Bulk Drugs has a total budgetary outlay of Rs. 6,940 crore

WHO urges rapid expansion of new HIV prevention tools amid funding crisis

Despite steep funding setbacks, the global HIV response has gained momentum in 2025 with the introduction of twice-yearly injectable LEN

Avandra Health acquires DatCard and Sorna to build industry-leading medical imaging platform

The acquisitions merge DatCard and Sorna’s expertise in clinical data sharing with Avandra’s de-identified patient data aggregation platform

Imugene reports strong early results for Azer-cel in aggressive blood cancer trial