FDA panel recommends easing some peptide restrictions despite disapproval from scientists

FDA panel recommends easing some peptide restrictions despite disapproval from scientists

A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee narrowly voted in favor of loosening restrictions on peptides over strong objections from agency career scientists. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Throughout the daylong meeting, FDA scientists detailed a lack of evidence supporting the use of the peptides…

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Africa: Rwanda, South Africa Move to Ease Visa Restrictions

Africa: Rwanda, South Africa Move to Ease Visa Restrictions

Rwanda and South Africa have agreed to take steps toward easing travel restrictions and improving mobility between their citizens, including progress on visa normalisation and efforts to address restrictions affecting Rwandan passport holders. The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 17, in Pretoria during a joint press conference by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…

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Africa: Rwanda, South Africa Move to Ease Visa Restrictions

Africa: Age Restrictions Alone Won’t Keep Children Safe Online

New York — Statement by UNICEF as countries move to introduce social media bans for children “Across the globe, governments are debating how young is “too young” to use social media, with some introducing age-related restrictions across platforms. “These restrictions reflect genuine concern: children are facing bullying, exploitation, and exposure to harmful content online with…

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Africa: Rwanda, South Africa Move to Ease Visa Restrictions

Africa: Rwabwogo Questions Visa Restrictions As Africa Pushes for Free Movement Agenda

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development, Odrek Rwabwogo, has questioned the continued use of restrictive visa requirements across African states, arguing that such barriers undermine the continent’s integration and economic growth goals. Speaking during the International Business Week at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Rwabwogo asked why a Ugandan still needs…

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