Ministry of Social Affairs

Press release - Belgium Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

EQS-News: Biotest AG opens 11th plasma collection centre in Germany

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Biotest has officially opened the 11th plasma collection centre in Germany in Cologne.

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  • Biotest has officially opened the 11th plasma collection centre in Germany in Cologne.
  • In the ultra-modern centre on Wiener Platz in Cologne-Mülheim, plasma donors can now donate plasma five days a week, Monday to Friday.
  • Friendly and dedicated staff offer an excellent service for sustainable and paperless plasma donation.
  • The new centre is operated by Plasma Service Europe GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Biotest AG, which was founded more than 20 years ago to strengthen plasma donation in Germany.

EQS-News: Mainz Biomed Provides Year-End Corporate Review 2023

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

Throughout 2023, Mainz Biomed executed its differentiated commercial plan of partnering with third-party laboratories for test kit processing versus the traditional methodology of operating a single facility.

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  • Throughout 2023, Mainz Biomed executed its differentiated commercial plan of partnering with third-party laboratories for test kit processing versus the traditional methodology of operating a single facility.
  • During the year, Mainz Biomed launched commercial operations in Spain, Portugal, Romania, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Israel.
  • Mainz Biomed provides education for both the employee and physician regarding the ColoAlert® results and CRC, as well as recommendations for next steps.
  • During the year, Mainz Biomed continued to enhance its team with an emphasis on commercial additions given ColoAlert®’s rapid expansion in international markets.

Mainz Biomed Provides Year-End Corporate Review 2023

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Throughout 2023, Mainz Biomed executed its differentiated commercial plan of partnering with third-party laboratories for test kit processing versus the traditional methodology of operating a single facility.

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  • Throughout 2023, Mainz Biomed executed its differentiated commercial plan of partnering with third-party laboratories for test kit processing versus the traditional methodology of operating a single facility.
  • During the year, Mainz Biomed launched commercial operations in Spain, Portugal, Romania, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Israel.
  • Mainz Biomed provides education for both the employee and physician regarding the ColoAlert® results and CRC, as well as recommendations for next steps.
  • During the year, Mainz Biomed continued to enhance its team with an emphasis on commercial additions given ColoAlert®’s rapid expansion in international markets.

Global Human Rights Organizations Research Report 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The "Human Rights Organizations Global Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Human Rights Organizations Global Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Governments and non-governmental organizations are focused on curbing abuses that challenge human rights, which contributes to the expansion of the human rights organizations market.
  • The primary categories of human rights organizations include nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), intergovernmental organizations, governmental organizations, and international organizations.
  • Governmental human rights organizations are typically overseen by government bodies and focus on safeguarding human rights and reducing violations.

GEIDCO Hosts Thematic Event at COP28

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Mr. Xin Baoan, Chairman of GEIDCO and Executive Chairman of State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), attended the event and delivered a welcome speech.

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  • Mr. Xin Baoan, Chairman of GEIDCO and Executive Chairman of State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), attended the event and delivered a welcome speech.
  • The thematic event features a research report release by GEIDCO entitled Inclusive, Just, Resilient Energy Transition: GEI Solution and Practices, and practical case sharing by SGCC on the development of new power systems.
  • Since its inception, GEIDCO has participated in the UN Climate Change Conference for many consecutive times, held several thematic events, and released multiple research results.
  • During COP28, GEIDCO and WMO also held a thematic event with the theme of "Energy Transition and Clean Energy Development".

UpRace 2023 Fund surpasses VND7 billion in support of three social organizations

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Together, they donated nearly 7 billion VND to support three impactful social organizations: the Association in Support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans (ASVHO), GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Center, and the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund.

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  • Together, they donated nearly 7 billion VND to support three impactful social organizations: the Association in Support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans (ASVHO), GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Center, and the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund.
  • During the official donation ceremony on November 01, 2023, ASVHO emerged as the most- supported beneficiary this year, receiving substantial fund totaling nearly VND3.5 billion.
  • The success of UpRace 2023 owes much to the unwavering dedication of the running community, the invaluable support of numerous key opinion leaders (KOLs), and notably, the concerted promotional endeavors of partnering social organizations.
  • The Ho Chi Minh City UpRace Day garnered additional support from sponsors including UpFit, Boost Juice, Revive, ACC, EnjoySport, and 7-Eleven.

Aditxt, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Evofem Biosciences, Inc., Creator of Phexxi®, the First and Only FDA-Approved Hormone-Free Contraceptive Gel, to Address Diverse Reproductive Health Needs of Women Globally

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Pending a successful Transaction, it will also mark the establishment of a women's health mission within Aditxt's platform, aligning with global healthcare needs.

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  • Pending a successful Transaction, it will also mark the establishment of a women's health mission within Aditxt's platform, aligning with global healthcare needs.
  • Evofem is the creator of the first and only FDA-approved hormone-free contraceptive gel, Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate).
  • Like male contraception, female contraception should be adaptable to personal needs – not a daily burden, irrespective of actual necessity.
  • This innovation not only challenges the decades-long norm of daily hormonal contraception but empowers women with more personalized healthcare choices.

At COP, Itaipu reinforces the importance of partnerships for sustainable local development

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

FOZ DO IGUAÇU, Brazil, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joint efforts to achieve more effective results, adaptation of global technologies for local use, and investments in environmental and social care. These were some of the messages conveyed by the ITAIPU Binacional hydroelectric power plant, which belongs to and provides energy to Brazil and Paraguay, at COP 28 in Dubai.

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  • For Itaipu's Director-General, Enio Verri, this was a conference of renewed partnerships and agreements.
  • According to Verri, Itaipu leaves COP with an even stronger image as a socially responsible and environmentally committed company.
  • The company also highlighted its efforts within each of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and discussed energy transition and renewable fuels as a viable alternative for the economy.
  • Now we want to go further; we return with very interesting ideas and proposals from these days of dialogue and cooperation," she said.

At COP, Itaipu reinforces the importance of partnerships for sustainable local development

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

FOZ DO IGUAÇU, Brazil, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joint efforts to achieve more effective results, adaptation of global technologies for local use, and investments in environmental and social care. These were some of the messages conveyed by the ITAIPU Binacional hydroelectric power plant, which belongs to and provides energy to Brazil and Paraguay, at COP 28 in Dubai.

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  • For Itaipu's Director-General, Enio Verri, this was a conference of renewed partnerships and agreements.
  • According to Verri, Itaipu leaves COP with an even stronger image as a socially responsible and environmentally committed company.
  • The company also highlighted its efforts within each of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and discussed energy transition and renewable fuels as a viable alternative for the economy.
  • Now we want to go further; we return with very interesting ideas and proposals from these days of dialogue and cooperation," she said.