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Grindr Brings Free At-Home HIV Self-Test Kits to Europe for the First Time With New Programs in Georgia and Ireland

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月曜日, 11月 20, 2023

With these partnerships, Georgia and Ireland become the first countries outside of the United States in which Grindr users can order free at-home HIV self-test kits directly from links embedded in the Grindr interface, in less than one minute.

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  • With these partnerships, Georgia and Ireland become the first countries outside of the United States in which Grindr users can order free at-home HIV self-test kits directly from links embedded in the Grindr interface, in less than one minute.
  • Access to HIV testing continues to be one of the biggest obstacles in the fight against the global HIV epidemic.
  • In-person testing, in particular, poses barriers such as clinic operating hours, transportation, costs, and concerns about privacy or stigma.
  • Nearly a quarter of those orders were placed by people who had never previously tested for HIV, and a majority were requested through Grindr.

Fannin Ltd Named Exclusive Distributor in Ireland for MyBio Self Testing Kits

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水曜日, 5月 3, 2023

Fannin Ltd, Dublin, Ireland announced a strategic partnership with MyBio™, Kilkenny, Ireland aimed at providing the opportunity for people to take more responsibility for their own health.

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  • Fannin Ltd, Dublin, Ireland announced a strategic partnership with MyBio™, Kilkenny, Ireland aimed at providing the opportunity for people to take more responsibility for their own health.
  • Founded in 2009 by Dr Linda Nolan, MyBio™ is a leading supplier of life science, diagnostic, and wellness products.
  • Since 2020, MyBio™ has become a market leader in the supply of antigen self-testing kits across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
  • Patrick Tehan, General Manager of Pharma Ireland: “We are very pleased to be partnering with MyBio™ to bring their range of MyBio™ self-testing kits to retail pharmacies in Ireland.

Audere Launches HealthPulse TestNow™ Digital Companion App for Self-Testers

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水曜日, 4月 5, 2023

Audere , a digital health nonprofit developing solutions to advance health equity, today announced HealthPulse TestNow™ , the first COVID-19 app deployed in South Africa that supports self-testers with the administration and interpretation of rapid diagnostic tests (RDT).

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  • Audere , a digital health nonprofit developing solutions to advance health equity, today announced HealthPulse TestNow™ , the first COVID-19 app deployed in South Africa that supports self-testers with the administration and interpretation of rapid diagnostic tests (RDT).
  • HealthPulse TestNow™ helps ensure the accurate use of RDTs through easy-to-follow instructions, process control timers, and guided result interpretation.
  • “We are proud to announce the first deployment of HealthPulse TestNow™ in South Africa.
  • Medical Diagnostech’s COV ID-19 Antigen Self T est 1, the first COVID-19 self-test manufactured in Africa to receive South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) approval in 2023, will be the first test covered by Audere’s HealthPulse TestNow™ digital companion app.

HONEYWELL DIGITALIZING FIRE SYSTEMS TO HELP KEEP PEOPLE AND PLACES SAFER

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火曜日, 3月 7, 2023

NOTIFIER INSPIRE is an all-in-one fire system that delivers reliable protection, scalability, efficient monitoring, as well as flexible and timely reporting.

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  • NOTIFIER INSPIRE is an all-in-one fire system that delivers reliable protection, scalability, efficient monitoring, as well as flexible and timely reporting.
  • "Honeywell is integrating intelligence across all aspects of fire and life safety systems," said Jurgen Van Goethem, global president, Fire, Honeywell.
  • This will help move the industry toward the creation of safer and more compliant buildings."
  • NOTIFIER INSPIRE series with the Self-Test detector is currently available in the United States through NOTIFIER by Honeywell and will be released globally in the near future.

Statement from the Minister of Health and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week

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木曜日, 12月 1, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - December 1 marks World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week .

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - December 1 marks World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week .
  • The themes of this year's World AIDS Day, "Equalize", and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, "One Vision, Many Paths", serve as reminders that there are still significant inequalities holding back progress in ending the AIDS epidemic.
  • We must keep working together toward further incorporating traditional knowledge and culturally safe practices into our HIV health care approaches.
  • Through these measures, Canada supports the global goal of ending HIV and AIDS as a public health concern by 2030.

iXensor announces partnership with Innova Medical Group at 2022 MEDICA

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月曜日, 11月 14, 2022

DSSELDORF, Germany, Nov. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iXensor, the pioneer of mobile health, today announces that a partnership has been established with Innova Medical Group.

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  • DSSELDORF, Germany, Nov. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iXensor, the pioneer of mobile health, today announces that a partnership has been established with Innova Medical Group.
  • At MEDICA, Innova Medical Group presents the high-end PHRONESIA Smart Ovulation Test, the first "Powered by iXensor Technology" product, into its range of PHRONESIA self-tests portfolio.
  • Expedited by the COVID-19 pandemic, some medical testing has shifted from central labs to point-of-care and now to consumers' homes as self-testing.
  • Innova Medical Group is a global health screening and diagnostic innovator driven to dramatically improve health outcomes worldwide with equitable, high-value testing solutions.

iXensor announces partnership with Innova Medical Group at 2022 MEDICA

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月曜日, 11月 14, 2022

DSSELDORF, Germany, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iXensor, the pioneer of mobile health, today announces that a partnership has been established with Innova Medical Group.

Key Points: 
  • DSSELDORF, Germany, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iXensor, the pioneer of mobile health, today announces that a partnership has been established with Innova Medical Group.
  • At MEDICA, Innova Medical Group presents the high-end PHRONESIA Smart Ovulation Test, the first "Powered by iXensor Technology" product, into its range of PHRONESIA self-tests portfolio.
  • Expedited by the COVID-19 pandemic, some medical testing has shifted from central labs to point-of-care and now to consumers' homes as self-testing.
  • Innova Medical Group is a global health screening and diagnostic innovator driven to dramatically improve health outcomes worldwide with equitable, high-value testing solutions.

Government of Canada to remove COVID-19 border and travel measures effective October 1

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月曜日, 9月 26, 2022

Today the Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.

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  • Today the Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.
  • The Government of Canada also reminds travellers to make informed decisions when considering travel outside of Canada to protect their health and safety.
  • They are encouraged to review the travel health notices at https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories for more information on safe travel.
  • This will be expanded to travellers by land so they can make use of available technology to expedite and facilitate their travel.

Veriff and Certific Partner to Enhance Identity Verification Services for Remote Medical Testing

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火曜日, 9月 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veriff, a global identity verification provider, today announced a partnership with Certific, a remote medical testing platform. The partnership will enhance and streamline Certific's remote medical diagnostics capabilities and support the company's global expansion - Veriff can verify over 10,200 different identity documents from more than 190 different countries and in over 45 languages.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veriff , a global identity verification provider, today announced a partnership with Certific , a remote medical testing platform.
  • Veriff's streamlined, AI-powered identity verification technology will provide Certific customers with a simpler and faster identity verification process, mitigating fraud risks and building trust within remote medical testing.
  • As a result, the demand for secure, remote identity verification has continued to grow globally across industries, including health services," said Kaarel Kotkas, founder and CEO of Veriff.
  • "Veriff's solution, combined with Certific's remote medical testing platform, enables users to more securely and effectively access their personal medical records and telehealth services through advanced biometric identity verification technology, helping to significantly reduce security risk in digital health processes."