The House FY 2015 federal spending continuing resolution would direct HHS and CDC to spend $88 million to deliver Ebola countermeasures, while Gates Foundation gives $50 million to the cause.
The U.S. Congress and a major charitable organization have pledged to escalate the fight against the spread of the Ebola Virus in West Africa by funding emergency efforts to stop the virus. Part of the effort is being directed at advancing reliable and rapid Ebola diagnostics.
A total of $88 million was proposed for Ebola countermeasures in one piece of a federal spending continuing resolution
Ahead of the 11 June UK spending review and its anticipated funding uplift for healthcare and life sciences, the MHRA announced an expansion of its digital expertise by creating a dedicated hub in Leeds, a renowned center of medtech excellence.
FDA moves forward with implementing previous draft guidance and will consolidate forms, but the agency estimates limited impact in the total reporting burden.
The US FDA's new draft guidance details the responsibilities of new owners of 510(k) clearances, including making timely updates device listings in FURLS and GUDID to maintain accurate information for safety alerts and recalls. Comments on the draft are accepted until 4 August.
