Low Cost Generic Weight Loss Drugs Set to Expand Global Access as India Patent Expires

Low-Cost Generic Weight-Loss Drugs Set to Expand Global Access as India Patent Expires

A wave of low-cost generic weight-loss drugs is poised to reshape the global fight against obesity following the expiry of a key patent for semaglutide in India on Friday. The development is expected to significantly expand access to treatments previously considered unaffordable for many, particularly in middle-income countries. Semaglutide, the…

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Nipah Virus Outbreak in India’s West Bengal Sparks Regional Precautions

Kolkata, India – An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal state has triggered heightened concern across Asia, with several countries tightening screening measures at airports and border points to guard against potential spread. Regional Response Thailand has begun screening passengers at three international airports in Bangkok…