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Media Monitoring: 10th – 16th July

  Major UK project to tackle AMR closed by aid cuts The Fleming Fund, a major British programme that helps tackle antimicrobial resistance in the developing world, has been forced to close because of the government’s aid cuts, The Telegraph can reveal. The £265 million programme – named after Alexander Fleming the British scientist who discovered penicillin – was established…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2025
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Centre for Advanced Diagnostics Development and Application (CADDA) Knowledge Transfer Voucher (CKTV) Funding Events

Up to £50,000 is available for collaborative projects that advance diagnostics development and application. CADDA will hold three Café events to support the current live funding call. These events offer a relaxed opportunity to: Learn more about the funding call and what we’re looking for: - Ask questions about the call - Connect and network with fellow members - Meet potential partners…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2025
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NHS waiting list drops to 26-month low

New figures have shown that NHS waiting lists have dropped by nearly 30,000 in May to 7.36 million – the lowest total since March 2023 – with 60.9% waiting 18 weeks or less for planned care (the highest proportion since July 2022). It was also the busiest May ever for the number of tests and checks, with 2.5 million (2,465,184)…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2025
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Join MedTech Europe’s SME Task Force

MedTech Europe (MTE) has launched an initiative to support SMEs in medical technologies sector at a European level, and would like to invite BIVDA members to join free of charge (even if you are not a member of MedTech Europe). Why has MedTech Europe launched an initiative for SMEs? To ensure that the needs of SMEs are served well at…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2025
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Sponge on a string test pilot rolled out in pharmacies

NHS England has announced the rollout of a 'sponge on a string' test in high street pharmacies. Aimed at those experiencing persistent heartburn or acid reflux, this two-year pilot hopes to prevent cases of oesophageal cancer. This rapid test takes just ten minutes and, once processed in a lab, can detect pre-cancerous changes in the oesophageal lining, known as Barrett's…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2025
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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1324 setting up an expert panel for paediatrics and rare diseases

Please be advised that two new EU expert groups for medical devices including IVDs are to be established for Paediatrics and for Rare diseases. These will be established and organised by EMA. Interesting to see where Rare diseases and Paediatrics cross over as most rare diseases are detected, and have most opportunity to be impacted in paediatrics. MedTech Europe are…
Ben Kemp
July 10, 2025
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