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On World Polio Day 2022, PharmaJet Announces $1.5 million Grant From USAID to Evaluate Use of Needle-Free Delivery in Routine Polio Immunization

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Monday, October 24, 2022

The project will measure vaccine coverage and cost using Tropis ID for fractional inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) delivery compared to standard intramuscular delivery using needle and syringe (N/S).

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  • The project will measure vaccine coverage and cost using Tropis ID for fractional inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) delivery compared to standard intramuscular delivery using needle and syringe (N/S).
  • A preferred approach by healthcare workers and patients1 is needle-free ID delivery using Tropis, which was developed with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
  • On this World Polio Day 2022, we restate our commitment to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and we are pleased to receive this grant from USAID Development Innovation Ventures.
  • Their advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort.

PC Matic Survey Reveals 60% of Americans Lack Confidence in the U.S. Federal Government's Cybersecurity Preparedness

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American cybersecurity firm, PC Matic, released the findings of an annual public opinion survey which seeks to understand public opinion of cybersecurity as it relates to state and federal government preparedness and current practices.

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  • The 2022 report, entitled "Americans on Cybersecurity," presents the results of a nationally distributed survey by which nearly 1,000Americans,representing all 50 states, responded.
  • The findings, which were gathered in September 2022, signal that public confidence in the federal government and its cybersecurity practices remain very low.
  • The report also revealed eroding public trust as it relates to cybersecurity preparedness at a state level.
  • "Americans must be able to trust the federal government and its ability to combat cyber threats," said Rob Cheng, CEO and Founder of PC Matic.

Noodle Appoints Dr. David Ramadan as Newest Vice President, University Partnerships

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodle, the country's fastest-growing online learning network, announced today the appointment of David Ramadan, Ed.D. as the company's newest Vice President of University Partnerships. A former legislator who is now an adjunct professor at the Schar School at George Mason University and a Resident Scholar at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, Dr. Ramadan brings more than 30 years of experience in business, government, and higher education to Noodle's fast-growing University Partnerships team.

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  • as the company's newest Vice President of University Partnerships.
  • A former legislator who is now an adjunct professor at the Schar School at George Mason University and a Resident Scholar at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, Dr. Ramadan brings more than 30 years of experience in business, government, and higher education to Noodle's fast-growing University Partnerships team.
  • In addition to his role as an adjunct professor, Ramadan was a member of the George Mason University Board of Visitors, appointed by the Governor of Virginia.
  • Ramadan completed graduate studies at Oxford University, the American Graduate School of Business in Geneva, Johns Hopkins University, and Georgetown University.

New Book Backed by Vote with Power LLC Shows How Voters Will Gain Power Over Politics

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Friday, September 24, 2021

With practical insight that prepares readers to take action by learning from, "Vote With Power!

Key Points: 
  • With practical insight that prepares readers to take action by learning from, "Vote With Power!
  • How Voters Can Change our Government" shares with readers how citizens can be a voice for their nation and make it a better place.
  • The readers will learn about a unique concept and organizational structure to take power away from political parties and big money!
  • "Vote With Power" is a groundbreaking book, unlike any other, to help voters make sure their vote counts.