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Tyson Foods Strengthens Razorback Partnership with Landmark Athletics Sponsorship of All Varsity Sports
Tyson Foods and the University of Arkansas Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced today an expanded partnership, introducing one of the first ever jersey patch sponsorships and creating one of the most visible brand integrations in college sports.
A high-stakes Texas primary exposed the Democratic Party’s fault lines
Democrats chose expanding the tent over doubling down on the base.
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Virtual Boy And GBA Library With Three More Titles
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Progress made on Jefferson County Innovation Center, bringing health care, education hub
Construction is moving forward on a new multipurpose facility in Jefferson County that leaders say will expand access to walk-in health care while also supporti
MUSC Health acquires large primary care doctor group for $111M
MUSC Health is expanding its primary care offerings across the state by acquiring the largest independent group of primary care doctors in South Carolina.
The Richest Owner in U.S. Sports Quietly Expanded His Sports Empire
Rob Walton, who also owns the Denver Broncos, wrote a nine-figure check for a 10% piece of the Arizona Diamondbacks two years ago.
Harmony Health Foundation Expands Community Oral Health Access with Dentistry.One
Dentistry.One, a virtual-first dental care solution, today announced a new collaboration with Harmony Health Foundation (HHF) to expand access to preventive dental care and oral health education through a saliva-based screening and virtual care program launching in Tennessee and expanding next to Idaho, with additional states to follow.
Neutrinos could explain why matter survived the Big Bang
An international team combining two major neutrino experiments has uncovered stronger evidence that neutrinos and antimatter don’t behave as perfect mirror images. That subtle difference may hold the key to why the universe didn’t vanish in a flash of self-destruction after the Big Bang.
Health care access in Michigan to expand through new funding to CMU
Hundreds of Michigan children and families will have increased access to preventive health care — and future health care providers will gain more hands-on training — thanks to new funding for Central Michigan University’s Mobile Health Central.
Spectrum Business Expands Technology Offerings for California State Agencies Through CALNET Contract
Spectrum Business has added Managed Network Services to its portfolio of technology solutions available to state and local government agencies under the California Network and Telecommunications (CALNET) contract, which is administered by the California Department of Technology.
Trump Gambles His Presidency in His War With Iran
The risks for President Trump from the assault on Iran are escalating as casualties mount, oil prices rise and the war expands across the region.
Fund for Science and Technology Awards $15 Million to Scripps Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego has received a $15 million grant from the Fund for Science and Technology. This support will expand observational capabilities into parts of the ocean where data has historically been sparse or nonexistent.
Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5
Apple today announced the new MacBook Air with M5, bringing exceptional performance and expanded AI capabilities to the world’s most popular laptop.
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Unveils Newly Renovated and Expanded Oncology and Infusion Center - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health today announced the opening of its newly renovated and expanded Oncology and Infusion Center, a significant
US manufacturing grows steadily in February, input prices surge
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded steadily in February, but a measure of prices paid by factories for inputs rose to the highest level in nearly 3-1/2 years, highlighting upside risks to inflation amid import tariffs even before a U.S.-led attack on Iran sent oil prices higher.
Rezilient Health Appoints Zeev Neuwirth, MD, MHCM as Head of Strategic Partnerships
Rezilient Health announces that Zeev Neuwirth, MD, MHCM, has joined the company as Head of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Dr. Neuwirth will focus on building and expanding partnerships with health systems and other stakeholders as Rezilient scales its advanced primary care model nationally.
Conexeu Sciences Appoints Jean-Romain (JR) Falconnet as Head of Business Development & Licensing
Reno, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2026) - Conexeu Sciences Inc. ("Conexeu" or the "Company"), a biotechnology innovator redefining regenerative medicine through a next-generation extracellular matrix platform, is pleased to announce Jean-Romain (JR) Falconnet as Head of Business Development & Licensing.In his role at Conexeu, JR will lead business development, licensing strategy, and strategic partnerships—supporting the company's growth roadmap and expanding opportunities to bring...
Caesars May Lose Houston Rockets Bets If Fertitta’s Company Takes Over
Tilman Feritta, owner of the Houston Rockets, could expand his gaming portfolio by acquiring Caesars. But it would create operational hurdles.
Knoxville's warming shelters are limited. These two people hope to fix that
The Knoxville City Council will discuss proposals from Councilmembers Matthew DeBardelaben and Amelia Parker to expand warming centers.
Drexel and Cooper University Health Care Announce Partnership to Advance Nursing Careers Through Experiential Learning
Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions and Cooper University Health Care announced a strategic workforce collaboration between the two institutions to expand access to nursing education and create clearer pathways from learning to professional practice.
AMD Gives Consumers and Businesses More AI PC Options with Expanded Ryzen™ AI 400 Series Portfolio
Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series Desktop Processor Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series Desktop Processor News Summary AMD expands its Ryzen AI portfolio with new Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop processors, the world’s first for next-gen AI PC applications with support for Copilot+ PC experiences.OEM partners announce new AI PC offerings with enterprise-class notebooks and mobile workstations powered by Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series mobile processors.Ryzen AI 400 Series mobile processors deliver up
Pertti Vanhanen appointed Director, International Business at eQ Group
Pertti Vanhanen picture Pertti Vanhanen picture eQ Plc Stock Exchange Release – Changes board/management/auditors2 March 2026 at 9:00 AM Pertti Vanhanen, EMBA, has been appointed Director, International Business, as well as a member of the Management Team of eQ Group. He will start in his role on 2 March 2026, working in both London and Helsinki. In line with the 2030 strategy, eQ is seeking strong growth by expanding its business into international markets and institutional clients, particularl
NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Airlinq Form Strategic Partnership for Global IoT
TOKYO, March 02, 2026--NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Airlinq have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the delivery of global IoT-connected solutions across markets.
Hitachi Energy powers up $457M expansion in South Boston
Hitachi Energy will invest $457 million to expand power transformer production in South Boston, creating 825 jobs and building the nation’s largest large transformer plant.
MGM Resorts Highlights Responsible Gaming Push And Sports Ties For Investors
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) and BetMGM announced a $1 million commitment to responsible gaming, including a three year research project into sports wagering impacts and expanded safeguards across their platforms. The initiative was launched during Problem Gambling Awareness Month, aligning product changes and research funding with a period of heightened focus on gambling related risks. MGM Resorts is also set to co host "She Got Game" in Las Vegas, an event honoring U.S. women’s...
UCLA Health Receives $100M for Mental Health Treatment
UCLA Health has received the largest single gift in its history devoted to mental health care: $100 million to expand mental and behavioral health services at the health campus, in part by supporting construction of a new neuropsychiatric hospital.
Shops at Sharp End celebrates small business's expansion
Steep & Bloom celebrated graduating from the Shops at Sharp End entrepreneurship program and expanding to a bigger location.
God of War Universe to Expand with New Franchise (Cory Barlog’s New Game)
According to a Sony Santa Monica developer, the God of War universe is about to expand with a new franchise with Cory Barlog's new game.
Maya Gold Foundation at 10: Rethinking Teen Mental Health in the Hudson Valley
Ten years after its founding, the Maya Gold Foundation is centering teen voices, expanding mental health training, and rethinking youth leadership.
Business described as ‘hidden gem’ to expand in small McLean County city
Lexington’s mayor is announcing a longtime business in the small McLean County city is expanding by building a new factory and hiring more workers.
Flutter Entertainment Reassesses Growth As FanDuel Predicts Faces Regulatory Tests
Flutter Entertainment, NYSE:FLUT, missed recent revenue expectations and issued guidance for 2026 that some investors view as cautious. The company has launched FanDuel Predicts, expanding into prediction markets at a time when regulators are paying closer attention to the sector. These moves come as competition in online wagering and prediction products intensifies, raising questions about Flutter Entertainment's next phase of growth. For shareholders, the backdrop is already challenging...
China’s Economic Involution: State and Business Strategies
China’s economic involution, characterized by cutthroat, race-to-the-bottom competition, is a symptom rooted in its political and fiscal structure. During the recent economic downturn, the central government, local governments, and businesses entered a self-reinforcing cycle. The central growth targets and debt-reduction pressures pushed local governments to expand investment in state-favored industries, creating low-profit competition and oversupply. The declining revenues further reduced deman
PENN Entertainment Resets Board As ESPN Exit Refocuses Digital Strategy
PENN Entertainment (NasdaqGS:PENN) has ended a proxy battle with activist investor HG Vora through a cooperation agreement. As part of the deal, three new independent directors are joining the board and the board is being expanded. The governance changes follow PENN's exit from its ESPN Bet partnership and ongoing corporate restructuring efforts. PENN Entertainment, a major US regional casino and online gaming operator, is reworking its boardroom as it reorients around its core land based...
Former EPA Staff Detail Expanding Pollution Risks Under Trump
The Trump administration’s relentless rollback of public health and environmental protections has allowed widespread toxic exposures to flourish, warn experts who helped implement safeguards now under assault.
Why Nintendo is expanding its business beyond gaming
Mario. Link. Pikachu. These aren't just video game characters — they’re some of the most recognizable figures on the planet. For nearly 50 years, Nintendo has been building loyalty to its worlds, and now it's turning that nostalgia into a global entertainment empire.
Elon Musk warns Tesla employees over future of German megafactory
Elon Musk said that Tesla would "ideally" expand its only European gigafactory — with one condition.
GW Research Associate Selected for Digital Science Communication Fellowship | GW Today | The George Washington University
Aline Maybank will help expand public understanding of environmental health through her work.
Ultrahuman bets on redesigned smart ring to win back U.S. market after Oura dispute
Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro promises 15-day battery life and a $479 price tag as the wearables maker expands its health-tech push.
Powerade Enters India as Official Sports Drink of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Powerade, The Coca-Cola Company's iconic sports hydration brand, made its debut in India at one of the world's most significant sporting events, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Powerade's presence as the official sports drink of the tournament aims to reinforce Coca-Cola India's focus on expanding its portfolio with brands rooted in sport, activity and evolving lifestyles.
Arkansas surgeon general highlights efforts to expand prenatal, postpartum care
Arkansas officials say expanding early prenatal care and improving access in rural communities are key steps in addressing the state’s ongoing maternal health c
York County dental center expands care and trains dentists
The center has treated more than 13,000 patients and completed over 21,000 visits since opening in January 2025.
Oliver Grant, a Business Architect of the Wu-Tang Clan, Dies
He was behind the scenes with Wu-Tang Clan, the New York rap group, since its founding and helped expand its reach with a fashion line.
Premier League chief, union boss warn of threat to star players over expanding football calendar
The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, and PL chief executive Richard Masters said the sport 'cannot rely' on star players to maintain their level with the current calendar
Covington Municipal Airport Partners with Air Charter Advisors to Expand Business Aviation Access
Strategic collaboration streamlines on-demand private jet travel for East Atlanta's growing industrial and film production sectors.Covington, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 26, 2026) - Covington Municipal Airport (KCVC) has announced a formal partnership with Air Charter Advisors to coordinate on-demand private aviation services from its Newton County facility. The agreement strengthens transportation infrastructure for the region's expanding bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and film...
The Athletic Welcomes New Colleagues | The New York Times Company
We’re excited to announce the hiring of several Washington Post journalists as The Athletic expands its coverage of the Commanders, launches a new Nationals beat and adds to its growing roster of…
Announcing a Transformational Gift for Mental Health - UCLA Office of the Chancellor
Chancellor Frenk shared this message with the Bruin community. Dear Bruin Community: We are pleased to announce a landmark $100 million gift from Stewart and Lynda Resnick that will help expand world-class behavioral health care at UCLA Health and support...
Diversified Protective Services Expands Executive Protection Services, Strengthening Security Support for the Entertainment and Film Industry
Diversified Protective Services, a premier security firm headquartered in Los Angeles, is proud to announce the expansion of its Executive Protection Services, with a specialized focus on the entertainment and film industry. As demand for discreet, high–level personal security continues to increase throughout Hollywood and the broader entertainment community, the company is positioned to deliver tailored protection solutions for actors, executives, production teams, and high–profile industry pro
New Galaxy S25 update expands worldwide following S26 debut
The Galaxy S25 February 2026 update debuted in Korea and is now rolling out widely in multiple regions, including Asia and Europe.
SocGen Expands Japan Credit Business With Santander, UBS Hires
Societe Generale SA has hired two senior people for its business selling credit products in Japan, as opportunities in the country spur global banks to expand their local presence.
Platform Expand Launches Three Premium Business Expansion Services for International Companies Entering Canada
New subsidiary of Sparkcorpnet delivers comprehensive incorporation, market entry, and international trade solutions in Canada and US VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2026 /Platform Expand, a subsidiary brand of Sparkcorpnet, an international ...
John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.
‘Feeding Tampa Bay’ expands care with new health clinic
A new approach to fighting hunger in the Tampa Bay area is focusing on something bigger than food alone: overall health.
Tubi Expands Teton Ridge Entertainment Partnership with New Sports Documentary Film "Gonzaga:The Slipper Still Fits"
SAN FRANCISCO – Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation's (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) free ad-supported streaming service, today announced the debut of sports documentary GONZAGA: THE SLIPPER STILL FITS as part of its exclusive partnership with Teton Ridge Entertainment. The documentary features a close look at one of college basketball's most impressive programs, focusing on the perennial Cinderella team that has become a powerhouse. The documentary premieres on Friday, March 6 as a Tubi Original.
Tubi Expands Teton Ridge Entertainment Partnership with New Sports Documentary Film "Gonzaga:The Slipper Still Fits"
SAN FRANCISCO – Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation's (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) free ad-supported streaming service, today announced the debut of sports documentary GONZAGA: THE SLIPPER STILL FITS as part of its exclusive partnership with Teton Ridge Entertainment. The documentary features a close look at one of college basketball's most impressive programs, focusing on the perennial Cinderella team that has become a powerhouse. The documentary premieres on Friday, March 6 as a Tubi Original.
MPs back UK broadcasters in push to expand sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’
Public service broadcasters are making renewed attempts to persuade the government to expand the list of televised sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’
Uber expands to air taxis with Joby partnership in Dubai
Uber teamed up with startup Joby to offer air taxi rides in Dubai by the end of the year. The US could be next.
Datavault AI (DVLT), Wellgistics Health Expand Partnership to Launch Blockchain-Powered HaaS Model
Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) is one of the best penny stocks under $1 to buy right now. On February 23, Datavault AI and Wellgistics Health Inc. (NASDAQ:WGRX) announced an expansion of their partnership to develop a Healthcare-as-a-Service/HaaS model powered by blockchain-enabled smart contracts. This initiative builds on their existing PharmacyChain technology, which currently digitizes the […]
UK HealthCare launches Food as Health initiative across Kentucky
UK HealthCare is expanding its Food as Health Alliance, a new initiative embedded within UK HealthCare that delivers “food is medicine” services to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations across Kentucky.
Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro Coming in 2026 With Dynamic Island and Redesigned macOS Controls
The rumored touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro that Apple has in development will adopt the iPhone's Dynamic Island and a hole-punch camera, reports Bloomberg. The Dynamic Island will replace the notch, leaving more available screen space for content. As with the iPhone's Dynamic Island, the Mac Dynamic Island will be interactive and it will contextually expand based on the app or Mac feature in use. Apple is updating macOS to make it more touch friendly.
Buss: When 'health education' expands to sex, lines blur
The real issue isn’t whether Michigan has separated sex education from general health ed on paper — it has.
Why Savannah Bananas Are Expanding Their ESPN Deal
The Savannah Bananas will have 25 games air on ESPN platforms in 2026, including the baseball entertainment team's ABC debut.
Story Health by Innovaccer Partners with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute To Launch Virtual Heart Failure Management Program
SAN FRANCISCO, February 24, 2026--Innovaccer Inc., a leading healthcare AI company, today announced a strategic partnership with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute’s Center for Healthcare Delivery Innovation to expand access to guideline-directed heart failure management across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. By using Story Health, Innovaccer’s virtual specialty care and patient monitoring platform, Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute will extend continuous Guideline-Directed Medic
POLITICO Expands to Australia
Expansion to Indo-Pacific is part of POLITICO’s commitment to linking global power centers
Local Aerospace Manufacturer Expanding Business, Seeking Employees
Aerospace manufacturer, Turbo Machined Products, is expanding its product line. That means more jobs in Frankfort.
SGMC Health Expands Orthopedic Care with New Valdosta Location
SGMC Health has relocated SGMC Orthopedics to a brand new, expanded location at 2310 N. Patterson St., Suite B, in Valdosta
2026 Business Leaders of the Year
Central Massachusetts is full of amazing professionals, each with their own unique skills, talents, and dedication to their companies, industries, and communities. You could make a strong case for hundreds of them to be considered as WBJ’s Business Leader of the Year. Yet, to actually win the award, you need to have that little something extra: a magic spark, an insight no one else sees, years of knowledge that pay off with the right decision at the right time, a leadership style inspiring people to follow, a push for a paradigm shift at a stagnant organization. Business Leader of the Year is WBJ’s oldest award, launched in 1982 when Herb Dunnington of First Safety Fund Bank won the sole award. In the decades since, BLOY has expanded to honor winners from different corners of the economy: small businesses, large businesses, nonprofits, innovation, families. Each of the six winners this year has that something special setting them apart as true leaders in our Central Massachusetts business community: Neelu Mohaghegh’s creativity, Nick Haritos’ compassion, Nicolette Sacco’s adaptability, Julie Bowditch’s energy, Sean Rose’s steadiness, the Vaccaro family’s culture. You can read more about each of them through the links below.
Peru Economy Shook Off Political Turmoil to Expand 3.4% in 2025
Peru posted growth of better than 3% for a second straight year in 2025, as the economy continues to power through the political chaos that’s seen the Andean nation cycle through seven presidents in the past decade.
AbbVie to invest $380 million to expand US manufacturing in Illinois
AbbVie on Monday said it would invest $380 million to build two new active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing facilities at its Illinois campus, expanding its domestic production capacity for its neuroscience and obesity medicines.
ALFA Insurance teams with Sorrell College of Business to create a business innovation lab to spur student success and develop the next generation of business leaders
Alfa Insurance and Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business are teaming up to expand educational capabilities through the creation of the Alfa Insurance Business Innovation Lab in John Robert Lewis Hall.
Health Savings Accounts Can Be a Bad Deal for Low-Income Marketplace Enrollees
In the wake of their actions that have worsened health care affordability, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have pushed to expand health savings accounts (HSAs). But this doubles down on an inequitable coverage model.
OpenAI deepens partnerships with consulting giants to push enterprise AI beyond pilot
OpenAI is expanding its push into the enterprise market by teaming up with four of the world’s largest consulting firms, betting that a more hands-on approach will help corporate clients move beyond pilot projects to full-scale AI deployments.
How Utah evolved into a sports boomtown — and MLB expansion frontrunner
The population of the Salt Lake City-Provo-Orem corridor, now nearly 3 million, has roughly doubled since MLB last expanded in 1998.
Your Personal Free Netflix and other Top 5 Tech you Absolutely Need in 2026
Last year I put together a list of products everyone absolutely needed to own in 2025. It included basic stuff, AirTags, GaN chargers, and even some slightly complex gadgets like NAS devices to help you cut the cord on cloud storage subscriptions. This year's list expands on the same philosophy from last year - make
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. 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