Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

Adani Group: Allegations by OCCRP Mischievous, Misleading

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Friday, September 1, 2023

The Adani Group, India’s leading integrated business conglomerate, issued a media statement today in response to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project ( OCCRP ) Report that alleged the Adani Group violated certain laws.

Key Points: 
  • The Adani Group, India’s leading integrated business conglomerate, issued a media statement today in response to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project ( OCCRP ) Report that alleged the Adani Group violated certain laws.
  • The present report is the second instance of an international organization to make meritless allegations against the conglomerate.
  • Earlier, Hindenburg Research, a New York-based short-seller, had issued a report making similar allegations.
  • Adani Group issued the following statement in response to the OCCRP Report:
    “We categorically reject these recycled allegations.

India's G20 Presidency Drives Global Digital Health Initiative for Accessible and Equitable Global Healthcare

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

The prestigious gathering promises impactful discussions on global health collaboration and the launch of a Global Initiative on Digital Health.

Key Points: 
  • The prestigious gathering promises impactful discussions on global health collaboration and the launch of a Global Initiative on Digital Health.
  • Embarking on a Digital Healthcare era: The Global Initiative on Digital Health launches on 19 August 2023.
  • The G20 Health Minister's Meeting focuses around three primary concerns outlined in the G20 Health Track.
  • Fostering global collaborations - Advantage Health Care India 2023: The G20 India Presidency casts a prominent spotlight on global collaborations through the 'Advantage Health Care India 2023' event.

India's G20 Presidency Drives Global Digital Health Initiative for Accessible and Equitable Global Healthcare

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

The prestigious gathering promises impactful discussions on global health collaboration and the launch of Global Initiative on Digital Health.

Key Points: 
  • The prestigious gathering promises impactful discussions on global health collaboration and the launch of Global Initiative on Digital Health.
  • Embarking on a Digital Healthcare Era: Global Initiative on Digital Health Launches August 19, 2023.
  • The G20 Health Minister's Meeting will focuse around three primary concerns outlined in the G20 Health Track.
  • Fostering Global Collaborations: Advantage Health Care India 2023: The G20 India Presidency casts a prominent spotlight on global collaborations through the 'Advantage Health Care India 2023' event.

Response to World Health Organization Reviews of Aspartame

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Friday, July 14, 2023

“JECFA has once again reaffirmed aspartame’s safety after conducting a thorough, comprehensive and scientifically rigorous review,” said ISA Secretary General Frances Hunt-Wood.

Key Points: 
  • “JECFA has once again reaffirmed aspartame’s safety after conducting a thorough, comprehensive and scientifically rigorous review,” said ISA Secretary General Frances Hunt-Wood.
  • “Aspartame, like all low/no calorie sweeteners, when used as part of a balanced diet, provides consumers with choice to reduce sugar intake, a critical public health objective.”
    As part of its comprehensive assessment, reconfirming the safety of aspartame, JECFA examined IARC’s conclusions and found no concern for human health.
  • To put this in context, IARC’s 2B classification puts aspartame in the same category as kimchi and other pickled vegetables.
  • As part of an overall healthy diet and lifestyle, aspartame can be used to further public health objectives on sugar intake reduction and ultimately assist in weight and diabetes management , as well as with dental health .

Response to World Health Organization Reviews of Aspartame

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Friday, July 14, 2023

“JECFA has once again reaffirmed aspartame’s safety after conducting a thorough, comprehensive and scientifically rigorous review,” said ISA Secretary General Frances Hunt-Wood.

Key Points: 
  • “JECFA has once again reaffirmed aspartame’s safety after conducting a thorough, comprehensive and scientifically rigorous review,” said ISA Secretary General Frances Hunt-Wood.
  • “Aspartame, like all low/no calorie sweeteners, when used as part of a balanced diet, provides consumers with choice to reduce sugar intake, a critical public health objective.”
    As part of its comprehensive assessment, reconfirming the safety of aspartame, JECFA examined IARC’s conclusions and found no concern for human health.
  • To put this in context, IARC’s 2B classification puts aspartame in the same category as kimchi and other pickled vegetables.
  • As part of an overall healthy diet and lifestyle, aspartame can be used to further public health objectives on sugar intake reduction and ultimately assist in weight and diabetes management , as well as with dental health .

Response to World Health Organization Reviews of Aspartame

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

“JECFA has once again reaffirmed aspartame’s safety after conducting a thorough, comprehensive and scientifically rigorous review” said ISA Secretary General Frances Hunt-Wood.

Key Points: 
  • “JECFA has once again reaffirmed aspartame’s safety after conducting a thorough, comprehensive and scientifically rigorous review” said ISA Secretary General Frances Hunt-Wood.
  • “Aspartame, like all low/no calorie sweeteners, when used as part of a balanced diet, provides consumers with choice to reduce sugar intake, a critical public health objective.”
    As part of its comprehensive assessment, reconfirming the safety of aspartame, JECFA examined IARC’s conclusions and found no concern for human health.
  • To put this in context, IARC’s 2B classification puts aspartame in the same category as kimchi and other pickled vegetables.
  • As part of an overall healthy diet and lifestyle, aspartame can be used to further public health objectives on sugar intake reduction and ultimately assist in weight and diabetes management , as well as with dental health .

The MolinaCares Accord Donates $1.2 Million in Nevada to Help Alleviate Health Disparities

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Nevada (“Molina”), is donating $1.2 million in community reinvestment grants to address health disparities for at-risk populations in Clark and Washoe Counties.

Key Points: 
  • The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Nevada (“Molina”), is donating $1.2 million in community reinvestment grants to address health disparities for at-risk populations in Clark and Washoe Counties.
  • “The MolinaCares Accord is committed to improving the health and wellness of individuals in need,” said Rob Baughman, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Nevada.
  • Northern Nevada HOPES , Community Health Alliance , First Person Care Clinic , Nevada Health Centers , FirstMed Health and Wellness , Hope Christian Health Center , and Silver State Health will receive funds to provide care to the vulnerable populations they serve.
  • Grants will also help fund Crossroads of Southern Nevada , Human Behavior Institute , WC Health , and UNLV Mojave Clinic .

Bugworks Research Inc welcomes Dr. Renu Swarup to its Global Advisory Board

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

BANGALORE, India, SARATOGA, Calif. and ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bugworks Research, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has engaged Dr. Renu Swarup as a honorary member of the Global Advisory Board. Dr. Swarup is the former Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and brings in more than three decades of experience in the biotech sector. 

Key Points: 
  • Former secretary of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and reputed Biotechnologist joins the Advisory Board to provide strategic guidance to the project portfolio of Bugworks Research
    BANGALORE, India, SARATOGA, Calif. and ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bugworks Research, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has engaged Dr. Renu Swarup as a honorary member of the Global Advisory Board.
  • Speaking on her appointment, Dr. Anand Anandkumar - CEO, Bugworks Research states, "Bugworks is pleased to welcome Dr. Renu Swarup as a member of its Global Advisory Board.
  • We look forward to working closely with Dr. Swarup to help us reach our goal of enabling equitable global access to Bugworks' innovative products."
  • On joining Bugworks Research, Dr. Renu Swarup said, "I am pleased to be associated with Bugworks in my capacity as an Honorary Advisor and member of their Global Advisory Board.

Bugworks Research Inc welcomes Dr. Renu Swarup to its Global Advisory Board

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

BANGALORE, India, SARATOGA, Calif. and ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bugworks Research, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has engaged Dr. Renu Swarup as a honorary member of the Global Advisory Board. Dr. Swarup is the former Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and brings in more than three decades of experience in the biotech sector. 

Key Points: 
  • Former secretary of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and reputed Biotechnologist joins the Advisory Board to provide strategic guidance to the project portfolio of Bugworks Research
    BANGALORE, India, SARATOGA, Calif. and ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bugworks Research, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has engaged Dr. Renu Swarup as a honorary member of the Global Advisory Board.
  • Speaking on her appointment, Dr. Anand Anandkumar - CEO, Bugworks Research states, "Bugworks is pleased to welcome Dr. Renu Swarup as a member of its Global Advisory Board.
  • We look forward to working closely with Dr. Swarup to help us reach our goal of enabling equitable global access to Bugworks' innovative products."
  • On joining Bugworks Research, Dr. Renu Swarup said, "I am pleased to be associated with Bugworks in my capacity as an Honorary Advisor and member of their Global Advisory Board.

Global Times: How Xi leads China in all-out effort to tackle tech 'bottleneck' to secure development

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Monday, February 13, 2023

Establishing a new pattern of development is at the core of Xi's economic thought, which features innovative, coordinated, green, open, and shared development.

Key Points: 
  • Establishing a new pattern of development is at the core of Xi's economic thought, which features innovative, coordinated, green, open, and shared development.
  • Particularly, Xi's call for "seizing every minute" to solve "bottleneck" problems has led to major breakthroughs in core technologies, analysts noted.
  • Xi also urged efforts to accelerate the building of the country's self-reliance and strength in science and technology to solve bottleneck issues.
  • "Under such circumstances, China has to focus on independent development in science and technologies," to address growing risks, Li said.