Fiocruz
Pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences has signed a memorandum of understanding with Farmanguinhos, part of Fiocruz, to assess technology transfer and local production of lenacapavir, a semestral HIV prevention injection. The deal aims to lower costs and improve accessibility in Brazil, though it is not yet a formal commitment. Anvisa approved the drug on January 12, 2026.
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Severe flu cases are rising in Brazil's Southeast region and beginning to spread to Bahia, according to Fiocruz's Infogripe bulletin. The influenza A virus is the leading cause of deaths from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAG) in the country so far. The data covers epidemiological week 44, from October 26 to November 1.