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Prime Medicine Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates
-- On track to file IND and/or CTA for Wilson Disease and AATD programs in 1H 2026 and mid-2026, respectively; initial clinical data for both expected in 2027 -- -- Ongoing engagement with FDA for PM359 in CGD; plan to submit BLA following final alignment -- -- Prime Medicine reported cash, cash equivalents, investments, and restricted cash of $191M providing cash runway into 2027 -- CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prime Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRME), a biotechnology company
NWA leaders push AI training in health care
See the Northwest Arkansas Council's plan.
‘Scientific Thinking Belongs to Everyone’: Rush Holt on Science and Politics
Physicist and former Congressman Rush Holt spoke about science, democracy and returning scientific research to the public.
‘Scientific Thinking Belongs to Everyone’: Rush Holt on Science and Politics
Physicist and former Congressman Rush Holt spoke about science, democracy and returning scientific research to the public.
Data centers fuel $1 billion in Wisconsin business growth, but some question long-term impact
Wisconsin companies are doing big business in data centers even though none of the hyperscale facilities are yet operating in the state. But the long-term impact remains unclear.
Gossip: Man Utd keen on Guimaraes as Casemiro replacement
Manchester United want Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, 28, to replace Casemiro this summer - with the 34-year-old midfielder endorsing his Brazil team-mate. AS) Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has been added to the shortlist for the next manager at Old Trafford. Football Insider) Finally, Barcelona are ready to pay United the fee they want to turn Marcus Rashford's loan move into a permanent one.
NFL mock draft: Arizona Cardinals land Jeremiyah Love, make trades
What if the Cardinals decide to make draft-day trades and draft a running back in the top five?
BHP Chair Sees Limited Business Impact From Iran Crisis for Now
BHP Group Ltd. Chairman Ross McEwan said the global mining giant sees little immediate impact from the US-Iran conflict because almost all the company’s output goes into Asia.
College of Business Students Drive Real Impact Through Google Nonprofit Marketing Immersion Program
Experiential learning at Purdue University Northwest’s College of Business is intentionally embedded within the curriculum.
Free FOCUS Forum examines gaps in health access for uninsured Syracuse residents
Access to health care is a cornerstone of individual and community wellbeing, and the March FOCUS Forum brings together local health providers and community partners to examine the realities facing uninsured residents across Central New York.
Sherry May Joins Conway Entertainment Group As Talent Buyer & Venue Consultant
Sherry May has joined Conway Entertainment Group as Talent Buyer and Venue Consultant, [...]
Nintendo has set a new Indie World showcase of games coming to both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and it's happening very soon
Nintendo has announced a new Indie World showcase will kick off March.
Will Forte felt 'white hot anger' when 'Coyote vs. Acme' was shelved: 'It was so maddening'
Will Forte says he felt 'white hot anger' after Warner Bros. shelved 'Coyote vs. Acme': 'It was this beautiful, special little movie that was something I would've been able to share with my kids.'
Sports Daily: 1 week of college hoops to go before conference tournaments, Royals add another piece
We have one more week of college hoops to go before conference tournaments.
How 10-minute procedures and routine scans become five-figure medical bills
Health care prices are on the rise, and patients are flummoxed that even insurance companies aren’t doing more to control costs.
Report: Fewer than 20 staff remain at Highguard dev Wildlight Entertainment
Sources claim staff were told studio "was out of money" following troubled launch of its free-to-play shooter
Resident Evil: Requiem hits 334,214 concurrent players over launch weekend, breaking franchise record
Number of players on Steam is triple that of Requiem's predecessor, Resident Evil: Village
Mendoza’s Business Honors Program fosters principled community
Created with a mission to challenge its students with extra rigorous coursework and specialized programming, Mendoza’s Business Honors Program prepares students for not only business-related ventures but also ethical practices.
Minnesota Vikings to reportedly part ways with Aaron Jones
Former Packers running back Aaron Jones will not be with the Minnesota Vikings next season.
God of War developer is working on "a new franchise within the God of War universe"
A former senior writer from Sony Santa Monica has revealed the studio is working on "a new franchise within the God of …
Marathon dev Bungie responds to Server Slam feedback, particularly around UI, PC performance, and more
Bungie is continuing to respond to your feedback during Marathon's Server Slam event, paying particular attention to yo…
First Steps? Honor's Humanoid Robot Makes Its Debut With a Moonwalk and a Backflip
Honor's move into robotics feels like a bold move, and it turns out that its first humanoid has some bold moves of its own.
This Seattle-based art project is hidden, until it rains
Rainworks, which began as rogue artwork installed in Seattle spots under the darkness of night, has grown to a global business with official city partnerships.
IU Health files lawsuit against healthcare tech company following 2024 data breach
A 2024 cyberattack against Change Healthcare impacted numerous healthcare providers, including IU Health.
Wenatchee entrepreneur turns junk removal into growing NCW business
Springtime often inspires people to clean out garages and sheds and restore their homes’ environments. Hauling unwanted items, or “junk,” is one way to achieve that.
Democrats in Oregon’s Congressional delegation blast U.S.-led attack on Iran
President Donald Trump should have made the case to Congress before ordering military action, Oregon's Democratic U.S. senators and representatives said.
'The View' returning star Elisabeth Hasselbeck gets 'armor of God' for protection from show
Elisabeth Hasselbeck's friend gave her real 'armor of God' for protection ahead of her return to 'The View' that includes a 'helmet of salvation' and 'breastplate of righteousness.'
Sewage, roaches, unwashed hands: Jefferson County’s worst February 2026 restaurant health scores
These 17 food establishments scored 84 or below, with violations including roaches, sewage, expired food and unwashed hands.
Photos: Seattle welcomes home gold medal Torrent Olympians with record-breaking attendance
KOMO 4 TV provides news, sports, weather and local event coverage in the Seattle, Washington area including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bremerton, SeaTac, Auburn, Mercer Island, Bothell, Shoreline, Lynnwood, Mill Creek and Everett.
Tenways nearly perfects the shareable city e-bike
Twist, fold, lift, lower, haul, repeat.
Brad Stevens deserves praise for the Boston Celtics' recent success
Brad Stevens continues to build high-level rosters
Virginia Beach entertainment venues hosting job fairs
The Dome by Rutter Mills and the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater are hosting job fairs Saturday and March 14, respectively.
Secretary Kennedy Champions Dietary Guidelines During Austin Stop on ‘Take Back Your Health’ Tour
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. continued his nationwide Take Back Your Health tour in Austin this week, headlining an “Eat Real Food” rally
Haslam Sports Group confirms 'conversations' to bring NWSL to Columbus
Crew and Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam say they are assessing the possibility of bringing professional women's soccer/the NWSL to Columbus.
Small Business AI Jam: Bellevue
The Small Business AI Jam is a free, hands-on workshop on March 6 in Bellevue where small business owners learn to use ChatGPT and build a practical AI tool for their business with mentor support.
70% of European soils are degraded: experts warn of a hidden biodiversity crisis - Futura-Sciences
Pesticides are the products used to eliminate unwanted plants and animals. Agriculture has relied on them for decades. Over time, however, doubts have grown. Research has confirmed what many feared: pesticide use comes with unintended consequences, including risks to human health – particularly for those who handle these chemicals regularly....
Pokémon's 10th generation Winds and Waves will not release until 2027 and is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon Wind and Waves, the 10th generation of mainline games, have been revealed for the first time during today's 30th anniversary celebration stream.
A cheap MacBook is the perfect way for Apple to win over Windows users
Microsoft is weak, a cheap MacBook could easily tempt over people tired of Windows.
Marathon Server Slam stirs Steam with 150,000 concurrent players day one, and that's not counting console participation
Marathon's Server Slam has started, and is already off to a great start on Steam in terms of players.
The campaigners who inspired Dirty Business drama
Ash Smith's campaign against pollution in Britain's waterways has been turned into a new Channel 4 series.
Exclusive: Nintendo plans around $1.9 billion share sale by Kyoto bank and others, sources say
Nintendo plans an unwinding of strategic shareholdings that would see companies including MUFG Bank and the Bank of Kyoto selling shares of the "Super Mario" maker, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
Sunway Healthcare launches prospectus for up to $736 million IPO
Sunway Healthcare Holding on Friday launched the prospectus for its initial public offering that is expected to raise up to 2.86 billion ringgit ($735.98 million) in what could be Malaysia's largest listing in almost a decade.
What went wrong with Highguard? The "hubris" of its developer's leadership, say former staff in a new report
It's hard to make lightning strike twice.
Why bipartisanship is disappearing from Congress
The nationwide push to redraw congressional districts mid-decade has not led to a big advantage for either political party, but it has created less competitive districts. We discuss how that reduces bipartisanship on Capitol Hill, and we discuss one lawmaker who seems to buck that trend.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and political correspondent Ashley Lopez.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Executives accused of defrauding veteran-owned business by giving themselves unauthorized raises
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Two high-level executives at a veteran-owned business in Greenwood have been fired and face criminal charges after allegedly giving themselves unauthorized raises and pay advancem…
Stardew Valley is celebrating being one third the age of Pokémon with a video looking at its highly anticipated next update
Stardew Valley is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special video featuring a look at its next major update.
Health insurance, inflation and federal funding cuts: Here’s what’s driving school budget increases this year
With inflation and health insurance rates rising, school district officials say they're running out of financial runway as they try to limit Town Meeting Day budget increases.
Correlation isn't causation: What headlines often get wrong about health science
Headlines can confuse correlation for causation: Tylenol causes autism. Ultra-processed foods cause cancer. Social media causes depression.
To fight ‘inherent distrust,’ Utah lawmakers say lieutenant governor shouldn’t run elections
Following false claims of election fraud, Utah lawmakers are advancing a proposal to remove election oversight from the lieutenant governor's office.
Bronx lawmaker pushes to take NYC health data dashboards nationwide
The proposal would fund 25 communities to create similar systems.
SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable'
A study commissioned by the SEC and the Big Ten concluded that allowing conferences to pool their media rights would generate less revenue than if the leagues continue the decades-old practice of selling their own games.
Ayotte pitched tax credits for businesses with child care. Here’s how it’s going in the Legislature.
In her State of the State speech, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte called the rising cost of child care a “downward pressure” on families. Her solution: giving businesses tax credits so they can create their own.
Journal names 2026 Business of the Year Awards finalists
The Journal has selected the finalists for its second annual Business of the Year Awards. All finalists will be recognized — and the winners will be disclosed — at an event scheduled for Wednesday, March 25.
Readers Write: ICE detaining children, voter ID, politics and the Olympics, Boundary Waters mining
We cannot support such evil.
Compromises for affordability ahead: Code leak spills details on new MacBook
Nobody claimed it was going to be equivalent to a MacBook Pro or even a MacBook Air. A code leak details the budget MacBook having an A18 Pro chip, limits on charging, no True Tone, and more.
Robert Adamson, RWJBarnabas Health Chief Information Officer, Honored by Becker’s Hospital Review as a 2026 CIO to Know
Robert T. Adamson, PharmD, FASHP, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as one of just 135 hospital and health system CIOs to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. This is the second consecutive year that Dr. Adamson has appeared on this list.
Agassi Sports Entertainment Appoints MKTG Sports + Entertainment as Global PR Agency of Record
Agassi Sports Entertainment Corp. (OTC PINK: AASP) ("ASE" or the "Company"), a sports entertainment and innovation company focused on racquet sports, today announced the appointment of global sport and entertainment agency, MKTG Sports + Entertainment, as PR Agency of Record.
Platform Science Unveils Landmark Driver Experience Report on Pay, Technology, and Retention
SAN DIEGO, February 25, 2026--Platform Science, the leading connected vehicle platform, today released its inaugural Driver Experience Report, a nationwide survey of more than 1,100 commercial drivers on factors like pay and technology that most influence their job satisfaction. The report provides data-driven insights into truckers’ perspectives on topics like communication, compensation, safety, and long-term retention, establishing what Platform Science believes are the industry’s first bench
Despite likening new Xbox head's job to a "palliative care doctor", original co-creator doesn't actually think Xbox is dead
Seamus Blackley, one of the co-creators of the original Xbox, has assured the community he doesn't actually think Xbox is "dead".
Republicans stare down epic voter enthusiasm gap ahead of 2026 midterms
The 14-percentage point advantage is the Democrats’ largest in decades.
Dems plot health oversight blitz if they win midterms
Two top targets are the administration's drug pricing deals and its moves to limit vaccine recommendations.
Medicaid Plays an Important Role in Providing Health Coverage to Key Populations
Medicaid ensures that people of all ages have access to the health care they need, covering 2 in 5 children, 1 in 6 non-elderly adults, and 1 in 7 seniors nationwide.
Michigan uses second-half surge to defeat Minnesota, 77-67
It wasn’t pretty, but Michigan basketball used a second-half surge led by its bench to defeat Minnesota, 77-67. Here is how it all went down:
Column: You should try a combat sport
"The shared physical suffering, the forced humility in the face of a more skilled sparring partner and increased physical confidence can fill in some of the holes our modern, ultra-digital society often leaves."
Barshop Institute to receive up to $38 million from ARPA-H, anchoring UT San Antonio as a national leader in aging and healthy longevity science - UT Health San Antonio
Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 24, 2026 – Positioning The University of Texas at San Antonio as a national anchor for aging and longevity science, its Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies will receive up to $38 million in federal funding for the first nationwide clinical study […]
Barshop Institute to receive up to $38 million from ARPA-H, anchoring UT San Antonio as a national leader in aging and healthy longevity science - UT Health San Antonio
Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 24, 2026 – Positioning The University of Texas at San Antonio as a national anchor for aging and longevity science, its Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies will receive up to $38 million in federal funding for the first nationwide clinical study […]
Entering into politics for the first time, Mary Patterson wants to represent everyday people
Mary Patterson, a retired teacher from Durham, is joining incumbent Valerie Foushee and Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam on the ballot for congressional district 4.
ASU's Beyond Center explores the intersection of science and philosophy
The Beyond Center hosts lectures and events to inform the public about its investigations of science and philosophy.
CABHI awards $2.6M to help healthcare organizations adopt innovative brain health solutions
The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest, is awarding $2.6 million to 26 Canadian healthcare and community-based organizations across the country, enabling them to embed leading-edge brain health innovations into their operations with the ultimate goal of providing better care for older persons—including those living with dementia.
Erin Wright’s Hyperreal Paintings Make Luxury Living Weird
Rising L.A. painter Erin Wright subtly critiques the glamour of the perfect home.
Boomer Esiason rips ‘very attractive’ Olympic star: ‘She’s insufferable’
Olympic champion Eileen Gu is once again drawing criticism in the U.S. — this time from WFAN host Boomer Esiason.
Here are the PC specs for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Kojima Productions has shared the PC specs for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
The future of Xbox is vague and contradictory, with just a glimmer of hope
What to make of new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma? What is Phil Spencer's legacy? And is there hope for Xbox's future under Microsoft?
KeyBank Recognized as Best Bank in Small Business and Middle Market Banking with Nine National and Regional Coalition Greenwich 2026 Awards
/PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) is being recognized for its support of small and middle market business clients with nine 2026 Best Bank Awards from Crisil...
Rock legend reflects on life and health at 81: ‘I’m not going to be here much longer’
The icon has a history of serious health issues.
"Microsoft wants a turnaround and is worried about losing Xbox" - Insider report paints a different picture of Phil Spencer's retirement and Sarah Bond's sudden departure
Could this be a genuine reset and potential comeback?
Don't bet on lower prices, businesses say, even after emergency Trump tariffs were shot down
Consumers expecting a drop in prices after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the White House's emergency tariffs are likely to be disappointed, as businesses plan to use any relief to offset elevated costs and gird themselves to chase refunds.
Detroit Lions' season-opening starter shares video of workout return
Detroit Lions starting cornerback Terrion Arnold shared a video of his return to workouts for the first time since undergoing surgery.
Las Vegas residents receive essential health, hygiene support during weekend event
Blake Shelton is set to play a private concert at Ole Red Nashville on April 29. Fans can enter to win tickets by visiting any Ole Red location nationwide betwe
Tim Gunn explains why he's been celibate for 43 years
The fashion guru and "Project Runway" alum called the lifestyle choice "a bit of an adjustment," but says he now "wouldn't have it any other way."
Miles for Change: Fenway Health’s 2026 Boston Marathon Champions
Fenway Health is proud to be an official partner in the 2026 Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program. We are honored to have Michael Lazdo ...
Significant component of Leaving Certificate science exams risks student safety, report finds
Department of Education advised to pause AAC implementation immediately on health and safety grounds
Community Health Northwest Florida's 12th Ave Pediatrics location reopens
PENSACOLA, Florida – Community Health Northwest Florida’s 12th Avenue Pediatrics location reopened to patients on February 23, 2026 — 10 weeks after a pickup tr
Nationwide recall issued for popular supplement, consumer health risk: Return ASAP
The product is being recalled because it contains a higher level of a potent compound than is listed on the label, which poses a health risk.
Ubisoft picks series veterans for new Assassin's Creed leadership team
Three series veterans to lead the brand at Tencent-backed subsidiary Vantage Studios
How I booked my first business-class flight with points
These are the steps I took to book my first business-class flight with Virgin Atlantic for a trip to London, including how I transferred Amex points for the redemption.
Pokémon Go Road to Kalos research tasks, rewards, bonuses and Timed Research quest
The Road to Kalos is a packed Pokémon Go event! We're keeping track of the Timed Research quests and research tasks as change every day, along with the raids.
Bausch Health's Aesthetics Business, Solta Medical, Announces the Launch of Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser in Canada
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC), a global, diversified pharmaceutical company, and Solta Medical, a global leader in medical aesthetics, today announced the launch of the Clear + Brilliant® Touch laser in Canada. The device was approved by Health Canada on May 20, 2025, marking an important milestone as demand for non‑invasive skin rejuvenation treatments continues to grow across Canada. With this approval, Canadian physicians are able to offer one of the most advanced dual-wave
Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma pledges "no bad AI" at Xbox
Sharma says "AI has long been part of gaming and will continue to be" but that "great stories are created by humans"
The Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch re-release is already topping the eShop charts, even as Nintendo mysteriously removes mention of Home compatibility
The Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch re-release might not get Home support after all, or maybe it just isn't ready yet.
Starwatch: Jupiter shines steady in Gemini
Solar system’s largest planet remains a brilliant, unwavering beacon, forming a striking trio with Castor and Pollux
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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