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CSL Behring Announces First Two Patients Treated with HEMGENIX® (etranacogene dezaparvovec) Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B in Europe

MARBURG, Germany, July 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global biotechnology leader CSL Behring (ASX: CSL) today announced that two hemophilia B patients were treated with the gene therapy HEMGENIX® (etranacogene dezaparvovec) at Hemophilia Treatment Centers in France. This milestone achievement makes HEMGENIX® the first gene therapy administered as a treatment in a real-world setting for hemophilia B in Europe. […]

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Mbem’s Nkala’ah festival celebrates culture and athletics

The 2024 Nkala’ah festival in Cameroon’s Nwa subdivision, North West region, was a success, showcasing cultural traditions and featuring a well-organized Mini Majang Race.

Local athletes Gabsebuin Prophet and Bonwi Sidonie triumphed in the Mini Race’…

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Attempted acquisition of fake passport and risks involved-victim laments

This information is based on a text message CNA newsroom received on July 3rd, 2024, from a concerned parent in Cameroon (Phone number redacted for privacy).

The source described a situation where a facilitator (referred to as ‘agent’) produced a fak…

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Santchou: Trigger-happy gendarme shoots teenager to death

The people of Santchou in Dschang, West region of Cameroon, on Thursday afternoon, blocked the road linking the Menoua Division and Douala in the Littoral region, demanding the head of the gendarme who shot the child.

Local media report that the Gend…

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Territorial Administration minister says he is ready for opposition politicians

The Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji issued another stern warning against political leaders who ‘have intention to destabilize the country during the upcoming Election’

This umpteenth warning was issued on Wednesday, July 3, as…

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Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Recognized as Model of Action in Global Fight Against Climate Change

Addis Ababa: The Green Legacy Initiative has demonstrated to the world the necessity of practical responses to the climate change challenges facing the planet, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign …

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Posted in Government Politics

36th Regular Session of HPR Underway in Presence of PM Abiy

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s House of Peoples Representatives (HPR) is holding its 36th regular session in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

The Prime Minister will address questions from members of the House in addition to his explanation about …

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PM Abiy Responding to Questions from House Members

Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is responding to questions put to him by members of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR) in connection with the just ended performance report of the government.

Earlier, members of parliament forwarded qu…

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