In this May 2020 photo provided by Eli Lilly, researchers prepare cells to produce possible COVID-19 antibodies for testing in a laboratory in Indianapolis. Antibodies are proteins the body makes when an infection occurs; they attach to a virus and help it be eliminated. (David Morrison/Eli Lilly via AP) Until now, doctors and researchers have […]
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World news wrapup: 20 August 2020
Backlash as Amazon enters pharmacy in India; US pharmacist sentenced after tampering with and stealing narcotic infusions; Bahamas pharmacist questions curbside pharmacy service Bengalaru, India : Outraged at the entry of Amazon into the Indian online pharmacy market, the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists has called the move illegal. According to the ED […]
PFJ: Over 2 million Ghanaians have been employed in 3 years – Ofori-Atta
– The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has indicated that the Planting for Food and Jobs Programme has led to the employment of over 2.28 million people – He also revealed that records show there is an increase in jobs in areas such as planting, weeding, harvesting, processing, loading, and offloading of farm inputs – The […]
Government considering bonds to clear National Health Insurance Authority’s debt owed suppliers
Government has begun talks with the Pharmaceutical industry and suppliers of the National Health Insurance Scheme over the debt owed them. It is hoping to raise some bonds to clear these debts. The initiative which is being pursued by the Pharmacy Council is to help reduce the debt burden on members as a result of […]
2019: Intravenous Infusions announces 14.2% increase in revenue
– Intravenous Infusions Limited, a manufacturer of pharmaceutical products, has announced details of its performance in 2019 – It’s board chairman, Isaac Osei, revealed that the company recorded a 14.2% increase in revenue in 2019 – He added that it also recorded a 10% increase in its profit level for the same period Our Manifesto: […]
Intravenous Infusions donates 100 cartons of IV fluids to Noguchi Memorial Institute
Mr Samuel Apenteng (left), making a symbolic presentation to Prof Abraham K. Anang, Director, NMIMR Pharmaceutical manufacturer, Intravenous Infusions PLC, has donated 100 cartons of normal saline (IV fluids) to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), University of Ghana. The fluids, according to Intravenous, would help the Institute and the nine other testing […]
Hospital Heroes Step Up to COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic is something the likes of which many health care workers have never seen. Yet, with COVID-19 surging across the nation, they keep rising to the occasion with determination, courage and compassion, shift after hospital shift. Highly contagious and sometimes lethal, the novel coronavirus puts health professionals on the front lines of patient […]
Getting the Spa Treatment
Magnolia Facial & Body Med Spa officially opened on Tuesday, Owner Audrey Gail Shasteen celebrated by holding an open house offering tours of the new business as well as charcuterie, drinks and door prizes as well as a ribbon cutting ceremony. – Staff Photos by Katelyn Lawson Is anyone in need of a little self-care? […]
LASG Shutdown 52 Substandard Medicine Stores
Lagos state government has sealed about 52 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises at Isolo, Egbeda, Ikotun, Bariga and Somolu in Oshodi-Isolo, Alimosho and Somolu Local government areas of Lagos state. The operation was carried out on Tuesday June 8 by the Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods for […]
Eurolife buys TEVA’s Intravenous Infusions plant in Hungary
With this takeover, Eurolife has emerged as the first Indian company in the intravenous infusions business to set up manufacturing operations abroad Eurolife Healthcare, one of the leading Indian specialty pharmaceutical, manufacturing and distribution company, announced the takeover of TEVA’s Intravenous Infusions plant / operations, located in Hungary, for an undisclosed amount. According to a […]