Gajus - stock.adobe.com The San Diego, CA-based has filed an action to annul the European Commission’s decision to have the Grail acquisition reviewed.
Illumina has filed an action to annul the European Commission’s decision to have the Grail acquisition reviewed. About a week ago, the European Commission Directorate-General called for antitrust regulators to examine San Diego, CA-based Illumina’s $8.1 billion acquisition of the liquid biopsy specialist.
This measure would have Illumina, a genomic sequencing specialist, put in a request for approval of the merger. If there are serious concerns, then there could be a 4-month-full-scale investigation of the deal.
Ms Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner, European Commission Directorate General, Health and Food Safety
Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, Regional Director, WHO Regional Office for Europe
Ms Afshan Khan, Regional Director, UNICEF for Europe and Central Asia
Brussels, Copenhagen, Geneva, 26 April 2021
This past, difficult year of the COVID-19 pandemic has made clear how vulnerable we all are to a deadly new disease, when we don’t have the right vaccines or medical technologies we normally use to fight back.
Long before COVID-19, one crucial tool – simply called “routine immunization” – was already saving millions of lives and preventing debilitating sickness, particularly among children. Routine immunization protects not only the person vaccinated, but also others in their communities. It helps pave the way to universal health coverage and Goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals – ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.
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Amid converging political, economic, and humanitarian crises, Lebanon has recently doubled down on its climate ambition for the next ten years. In its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the country has revised both its GHG emission reduction targets and renewable-energy-sourced power generation targets upwards.
Does climate change bear national security implications for Lebanon today? How can climate-proofed infrastructure projects and low-carbon technologies attract investments, create jobs and support Lebanon’s economic revival post-collapse? How will immediate policy choices and renewable energy integration ensure economic growth and shape the future of critical sectors such as energy, water, food, and transportation? What is the role of climate diplomacy and partnerships in achieving Lebanon s climate ambitions? How can Lebanon ensure that its climate polic
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In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, The Middle East Institute (MEI) is pleased to announce a week of special programming to highlight the expanse of impacts climate change has had in the Middle East. Exacerbating conflicts, displacement, and food and water security, the already dire climate crisis in the Middle East is approaching a critical point. What are the emerging initiatives across industries and geopolitical fault lines to prevent further insecurity and loss of life? How can cooperation across the region facilitate a more sustainable approach to green energy, economic development, agriculture, and governance?
To address these challenges and more, MEI will bring together leading experts and advocates in the climate world in a series of panels, roundtable discussions, and interviews. Please register using the links below, and stay tuned for further updates to this program.
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