AIDS

R&B Artist Eric Benét to Headline Florida AIDS Walk

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220575726/en/
    R&B singer, actor, and activist Eric Benét will headline AHF's 19th Annual Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival, an annual spring break event that attracts more than 2,000 attendees and raises $2 million for 13 local nonprofit organizations providing HIV/AIDS services in the South Florida community.
  • Eric Benét signed his first record deal with Warner Bros. Records in 1994 and released his first studio album, True to Myself, in 1996.
  • Other albums include Love & Life, Lost in Time, The One, and the self-titled Eric Benét.
  • “We are honored to have Eric Benét join Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival as a headlining artist,” said Tracy Jones, AHF Southern Bureau Chief.

Vir Biotechnology Announces Dr. Phil Pang Will Step Down as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that Executive Vice President, and Chief Medical Officer, Phil Pang, M.D., Ph.D., has decided to leave the company at the end of March 2024 to spend more time with his family.

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  • Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that Executive Vice President, and Chief Medical Officer, Phil Pang, M.D., Ph.D., has decided to leave the company at the end of March 2024 to spend more time with his family.
  • “Phil has served as a formidable leader at Vir, where he played a major part in the development of sotrovimab during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Now, after a period of reflection, I have decided to spend more time with my family,” said Dr. Pang.
  • “I leave a very capable development team that will inform the strategy and enable a smooth transition for a new Chief Medical Officer.

Vir Biotechnology to Participate in Upcoming Investor Healthcare Conferences

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that management will be participating in the following upcoming investor conferences during the month of March:

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  • Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that management will be participating in the following upcoming investor conferences during the month of March:
    TD Cowen 44th Annual Health Care Conference at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston.
  • Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on Monday, March 4, at 2:50 p.m.
  • Vir management will be hosting one-on-one investor meetings on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12.
  • Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on Tuesday, March 12, at 7:30 a.m.

Questions and answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal medicinal products, including those from a ‘non-European’ tradition

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Sunday, March 10, 2024

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      Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC)

      Questions & Answers on the European Union framework
      for (traditional) herbal medicinal products, including those
      from a ?non-European? tradition

      Table of Content
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    • European Pharmacopoeia

      SAWP

      Scientific Advice Working Party

      SmPC

      Summary of Product Characteristics

      THMP

      Traditional Herbal Medicinal Product

      TUR

      Traditional Use Registration

      WEU

      Well-Established Use

      Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.

    • Terminology of herbal medicinal products (Q&A 1-4)

      Question 1
      What are herbal substances, herbal preparations, and herbal medicinal products?

    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Question 4
      Are food supplements regulated under the European Union (EU) pharmaceutical legislation
      for (traditional) herbal medicinal products ((T)HMPs)?
    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Regulation of herbal medicinal products in the European Union (Q&A 511)

      Question 5
      Where to find the pharmaceutical legislation and dossier requirements for herbal medicinal
      products (HMPs), including traditional herbal medicinal products (THMPs), in the European
      Union (EU)?

    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • These countries have,
      through the EEA agreement, adopted the complete Union acquis on medicinal products and are
      consequently parties to the Union procedures.
    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Specific provisions for traditional herbal medicinal products (Q&A 1221)

      Question 12
      Which indications can be granted for traditional herbal medicinal products (THMPs)?

    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
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      Answer 17

      Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.

    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Question 29
      Does the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) hold a specific database on
      (registered) authorised (traditional) herbal medicinal products ((T)HMPs)?
    • Discussion with Member States intended to be

      Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.

    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.

Sustainable, Luxury Footwear Brand, NOMASEI Partners With (RED) For International Women's Day

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

PARIS, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable, luxury Parisian footwear brand, NOMASEI , a women-owned brand, proudly announces its partnership with (RED) , the organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS, in conjunction with International Women's Day.

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  • PARIS, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable, luxury Parisian footwear brand, NOMASEI , a women-owned brand, proudly announces its partnership with (RED) , the organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS, in conjunction with International Women's Day.
  • NOMASEI partners with (RED), the organization founded by Bono & Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS, for Intl.
  • Nomasei is known for its beautifully crafted, ethically sourced and produced footwear.
  • The independent label's co-founders, Marine Braquet and Paule Tenaillon are thrilled to work with ( RED) on such an important cause.

Government of Canada releases 2024-2030 Action Plan on Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) are largely preventable, treatable, and in many cases curable.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) are largely preventable, treatable, and in many cases curable.
  • However, rates of sexually transmitted infections in Canada have increased over the last decade—gonorrhea rates have doubled since 2012, and syphilis rates are five times what they were.
  • That is why today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, launched the Government of Canada's sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) action plan 2024-2030 and announced $2.45 million in funding to address STBBI in Canada.
  • The Action Plan will continue to work towards reducing STBBI related stigma, to prevent new and reoccurring infections and connect people to testing, prevention, treatment and care."

Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Amy M. Pellman (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is proud to announce the addition of Hon. Amy M. Pellman (Ret.) to its panel of neutrals. Judge Pellman, a respected judge known for her groundbreaking advocacy, public service, and relentless pursuit of fairness, brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to mediation and arbitration.

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  • With the neutral panel at Signature Resolution, we can facilitate fair and amicable resolutions, ensuring justice prevails."
  • "Joining Signature Resolution is a privilege, allowing me to bring my wealth of experience in family law to the mediation table," said Judge Pellman.
  • Together with the neutral panel at Signature Resolution, we embark on a journey to facilitate fair and amicable resolutions, ensuring justice prevails in every case."
  • In her new role at Signature Resolution, Judge Pellman will leverage her extensive family law expertise to mediate intricate cases.

MARK PETTIT RELEASES # 1 BEST-SELLING, HEART-WRENCHING MEMOIR "ANKRBOY"

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Three-time Emmy® award-winning TV news anchorman and best-selling author turned actor Mark Pettit has released his new tell-all memoir ANKRBOY. The book chronicles Pettit's life as a young, closeted TV newscaster trying to make his way during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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  • ANKRBOY is a fictionalized memoir that details Pettit's meteoric rise and sudden fall in TV news after he is outed as a gay man.
  • Independent Book Review said, "You'll find it near impossible not to smile laugh and even cry alongside (Pettit).
  • Pettit says now that the ANKRBOY book is complete, he can focus on producing the movie.
  • Members of the media interested in interviewing Mr. Pettit about ANKRBOY should contact Kerrie Levick at [email protected]

National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS Streaming Discussion Series Centers Black Americans

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, taking place March 3-9, will feature streaming discussions focusing on HIV/AIDS and Black Americans.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, taking place March 3-9, will feature streaming discussions focusing on HIV/AIDS and Black Americans.
  • National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, live streaming series, March 4-6, 2024.
  • Despite significant advances in HIV prevention and treatment methods, Black Americans represent 43% of new HIV diagnoses even though they are just 12% of the population.
  • The Balm In Gilead, Inc. is a 36-year-old organization whose mission is to equip faith communities serving Black Americans to become community hubs for health awareness, education, and support.

Paul Pickett of Wild Birds Unlimited, Honored with Prestigious Ronald E. Harrison Award by International Franchise Association

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Monday, February 19, 2024

CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Paul Pickett, CDO/EVP of Franchising at Wild Birds Unlimited, as the recipient of its 2023 Ronald E. Harrison Award. This award recognizes an organization or individual with a demonstrated, tangible commitment to increasing diversity in franchising. The honoree has active programs to educate, engage, or recruit members of traditionally underserved communities into the franchising community. The award will be formally presented at the 64th IFA Annual Convention.

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  • Recognized for contributions to underrepresented communities in franchising and expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion
    CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Paul Pickett, CDO/EVP of Franchising at Wild Birds Unlimited, as the recipient of its 2023 Ronald E. Harrison Award.
  • "I am so proud of the incredible honor that Paul received with the Ron Harrison Award," said Amy Moore SVP of Retail Concepts and COO at Wild Birds Unlimited.
  • "I have had the privilege of working with Paul for nearly 30 years at Wild Birds Unlimited.
  • "I am profoundly honored and humbled to receive the 2023 Ronald E. Harrison Award," said Pickett.