Latest Infectious Diseases News

Island Pharmaceuticals is progressing its broad-spectrum antiviral Galidesivir amid a severe Ebola outbreak, securing government approvals in Uganda and outlining a dual clinical and regulatory development pathway targeting multiple deadly filoviruses.

BCAL Diagnostics has acquired a 10.2% stake in Genetic Signatures for $1.39 million, aiming to merge early cancer detection with infectious disease diagnostics and expand its international footprint.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has received a significant A$3.7 million income tax refund from the Australian Taxation Office, strengthening its cash position to approximately A$33.1 million as it prepares for critical Phase 3 clinical milestones.

Island Pharmaceuticals has won a key regulatory boost as the US FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation to Galidesivir for post-exposure prophylaxis of Marburg virus disease, enhancing its commercial and development prospects.

Island Pharmaceuticals has presented encouraging Phase 2a results for its dengue antiviral ISLA-101, demonstrating safety, effective blood concentrations, and meaningful viral load reductions at the Asia Dengue Summit.

Island Pharmaceuticals is accelerating development of its broad-spectrum antiviral Galidesivir, progressing clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing milestones under the FDA Animal Rule pathway with expanded USAMRIID collaboration and biodefence positioning.

Island Pharmaceuticals has expanded its partnership with USAMRIID to conduct a pivotal Galidesivir dose optimisation study against Marburg virus, targeting topline results in the second half of 2026.

Island Pharmaceuticals has kicked off GMP manufacturing of its antiviral Galidesivir to support late-stage Marburg virus studies under the FDA Animal Rule, marking a key step towards regulatory submission and biodefence readiness.

Island Pharmaceuticals has appointed Mark Herzog as Senior Global Health Security Advisor and secured roles in key Medical Countermeasures Coalition groups, boosting its US biodefence engagement ahead of pivotal Galidesivir Animal Rule studies.

Atomo Diagnostics has closed a modest Share Purchase Plan, raising $44,500 and issuing free attaching options, while reserving a substantial shortfall for future placement.

Recce Pharmaceuticals bolsters its clinical and commercial pipeline with a $5.3 million AUD R&D tax rebate, a second U.S. Army research agreement for its RECCE 327 Gel, and a key patent granted in Brazil, while progressing Phase 3 trials in Indonesia.

Island Pharmaceuticals has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the US FDA, confirming a clinical development path for its antiviral Galidesivir under the Animal Rule. Backed by a $9 million capital raise and strategic partnerships, the company is poised for potential US government procurement and biodefence market entry.