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BGI-HL OHA Lab inaugurated in Harbin, initiating colorectal cancer risk assessment for 800,000

On May 10, 2024, the BGI-Heilongjiang Omics Health Axis Intelligent Laboratory (BGI-HL OHA Intelligent Laboratory) was inaugurated in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China, marking a significant advance in the province’s efforts to address public health challenges. Utilizing the ‘13311i GigaLab’ technological framework, this facility supports vital life…

Bavarian Nordic Receives Approval of Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine in Switzerland

Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) announced today that the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products, Swissmedic, has approved JYNNEOS® (MVA-BN) for active immunization against disease caused by smallpox, mpox and vaccinia viruses in adults 18 years of age and older. The approval…

FDA Approves First Vaccine to Prevent Disease Caused by Chikungunya Virus

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine. Ixchiq is approved for individuals 18 years of age and older who are at increased risk of exposure to chikungunya virus. The chikungunya virus is primarily transmitted to…

Africa CDC Director General Visits SK bioscience to Discuss Vaccine Localization in Africa

SK bioscience, an innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, announced that H.E Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC visited SK bioscience headquarters on November 3 to discuss collaboration with the Partnerships for African…