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Clinical Review - Fluarix
Clinical Studies The proposed indication for Fluarix is the active immunization for the prevention of disease caused by influenza subtypes A and type B contained in the vaccine. Fluarix is approved for use in persons 3 years of age and older. 8.1....

Encouraging Update on Seabird Conservation in Ua Pou, Marquesas, One Year Post Rat Eradication Efforts
30 September 2024, Ua Pou, French Polynesia: - Following eradication efforts implemented in 2023, a monitoring mission has confirmed that the three islets of Ua Pou, in French Polynesia, are now rat-free. This achievement will provide a safe haven...

Protecting Sharks and Rays in Pacific Islands waters
Main image credit: Luke Gordon A recent assessment using the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species indicated that more than one-third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras are threatened with extinction....

Statistical Review and Evaluation - Fluarix
FDA #: STN 125127/319 SPONSOR: GSK Biologicals NAME of PRODUCT: Influenza Virus Vaccine (Fluarix®) DOCUMENT SUBMITTED: BLA supplement seeking indication for active immunization of person 3 years of age and older FROM: Sang Ahnn (HFM-217) THROUGH:...

B.C. taking action to prevent overdoses, make students safer on campus
CANADA, September 3 - Evan Hilchey, associate vice-president, administration, Camosun College – “We know addiction is in our community and Camosun College is committed to creating a kind, compassionate and caring campus culture. The new guidelines...

Solid operational performances in H1 2024 and a favourable outlook for manganese ore prices
Paris, 25 July 2024, 6:30 p.m. PRESS RELEASE Solid operational performances in H1 2024 and a favourable outlook for manganese ore prices Good operational performance of the Group’s main mining activities in H1 2024 (vs. H1 2023): +33% in manganese...

Market Insights: Cancer Imaging Systems Poised to Reach USD 12.24 Billion by 2027
The increasing incidence of cancer is one of the significant factors influencing the market growth VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, July 3, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Emergen Research’s latest market research report focuses on the global...

Navakacoa women and youth join efforts to rehabilitate mangroves
Navakacoa village is located on the northeastern coastline of Taveuni island, and its community is dependent on fish and marine resources for subsistence and livelihoods. However, over the years, the people of Navakacoa have been experiencing a...

Eramet continues its economic contribution to its main operating territories and confirms the impact of its corporate commitments
PRESS RELEASE Paris, June 25, 2024, 5.45 p.m. Eramet continues its economic contribution to its main operating territories and confirms the impact of its corporate commitments Eramet's contribution to the economies of the regions in which it...

Integrated primary, community care facility coming to Vanderhoof
CANADA, November 13 - People in Vanderhoof will benefit from improved primary and community health care with the approval of a new integrated primary-care and community health services facility to open in 2025. “A new integrated primary and...

Mosquito-borne Illnesses
Outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses are common in the tropical and sub-tropical climates in many Pacific Islands, in North Queensland (Australia), Asia (including India), tropical Africa and Latin/South America. West Nile virus is commonly found...

24 May 2024: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Marles meets new prime minister of Solomon Islands; Wong in Bangladesh for ministerial meetings; Wong addresses Israel-Palestine issue; Watts off to Vienna for IAEA meeting, and more. On 21 May, Deputy...

Progressing the Mercury Free Pacific Campaign
08 September 2023, Apia Samoa - The impacts of mercury pollution can be challenging to identify and reverse but strategies to reduce mercury contamination are important because mercury can cause significant adverse effects to humans and ecological...


Managing sea cucumber fisheries in the Pacific region: a one-day training to educate key stakeholders in New Caledonia
Holothurians, also known as sea cucumbers, are an important source of income for coastal communities in the Pacific. Their exploitation has grown over the past decades, targeting international markets. In some parts of the world, they are...

Particle Therapy Market Overview Highlighting Major Drivers, Growth and Demand Report 2022- 2030
Rising prevalence of cancer is a key factor driving the particle therapy market revenue growth VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, April 24, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global particle therapy market size reached USD 627.0 Million in 2021 and is expected...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2022
SAMOA, October 1 - Declaration on U.S.-Pacific Partnership We—the governments of Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon...

Particle Therapy Market to Perceive Remarkable Growth of USD 1,272.3 Million Globally by 2030
Rising prevalence of cancer is a key factor driving the particle therapy market revenue growth VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, April 10, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global particle therapy market size reached USD 627.0 Million in 2021 and is expected...

Vanuatu promotes safeguarding the environment and sustainability through waste initiatives
4 April 2024, Port Vila - Vanuatu continues to show leadership in waste management through its national efforts to safeguard the environment and promote sustainability through local initiatives. In March 2024, the Vanuatu Ministry of Climate...

Confirmation of solid fundamentals for the Group, in a very de-pressed price environment in 2023
Paris, 21 February 2024, 6:30 p.m. PRESS RELEASE Confirmation of solid fundamentals for the Group, in a very depressed price environment in 2023 Excellent intrinsic performance in second half (+€230m, for a total of +€153m over the year) leading...