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Zawya
12-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Sandoz launches new OMNITROPE growth hormone concentration in Egypt
Egypt - Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, announced on Sunday the introduction of its 15mg/1.5ml concentration of the OMNITROPE biosimilar growth hormone to the Egyptian market for the treatment of short stature. This initiative aligns with Sandoz's ongoing efforts to support Egypt's Vision 2030 and local healthcare authorities' commitment to enhancing public health. The company stated that the newly available concentration aims to help expand access to growth hormone, noting that an estimated 17% of Egyptian children suffer from short stature. Research conducted at Suez Canal University's endocrinology outpatient clinic, released in 2024, indicated that growth hormone treatment significantly improves physical, social, psychological, and environmental quality of life. Dr. Mona Salem, Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at Ain Shams University and President of the Egyptian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, said: 'In children and adolescents, growth hormone is used to treat growth disturbance due to insufficient secretion of growth hormone, associated with Turner syndrome, with chronic renal insufficiency, in short children/adolescents born small for gestational age, or associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The biosynthetic/synthetic hormone is indicated for the treatment of children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH).' Dr. Salem added, 'Short stature is diagnosed in children or adolescents who are well below the average height for their age and gender, which may be due to genetic factors or underlying health conditions. Studies show that short stature prevalence varies geographically, with a genetic predisposition, as well as nutritional and environmental factors, playing an important role.' A cross-sectional study conducted between January 2018 and January 2020 involving 33,150 Egyptian children aged 6 to 11 showed that 17% of the sample had short stature, with 40.8% attributed to familial factors and 24.2% to constitutional causes. Dr. Rasha Tarif, Head of the Paediatric Endocrinology Unit at Ain Shams University and Chair of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Education and Training Committee, stated: 'As noted, short stature affects children and adolescents, not only physically but also psychologically. Growth hormone is one of the most effective treatments for the aforementioned growth disturbances. The dosage is carefully calculated based on weight, underlying cause, puberty stage, as well as stimulated growth hormone test results, to achieve the best possible final height outcomes.' Dr. Tarif emphasised that young patients require therapeutic intervention before growth plates fuse, after which height cannot be gained. She added, 'Growth hormone plays a critical role in effective treatment plans, but ensuring its availability has been a challenge in recent years. This challenge is being addressed through ongoing efforts to secure sufficient quantities to ensure uninterrupted treatment until puberty is complete, and in some cases, for life. Treatment continuity, along with proper follow-up with a specialized physician, is essential for achieving optimal results.' Sandoz said the new concentration is being made available at an affordable cost, expanding treatment options and aiming for better patient response and an effective, safe treatment journey by minimising interruptions. The company stated that securing the reliable availability of this human growth hormone reinforces medical efforts to provide comprehensive care. Sameh Elbagoury, Sandoz Egypt Country Head, said: 'The Egyptian government, within the context of the Egypt Vision 2030, has shown strong commitment to reducing the prevalence of short stature among children, aiming to improve public health for current and future generations, and help build a healthier, more productive workforce, in line with the national vision for sustainable development.' Elbagoury added: 'Our top priority at Sandoz is to develop affordable biosimilars for high-quality biologics and ensure that as many patients as possible have access to them. Introducing the 15mg concentration of our well-established Omnitrope growth hormone allows us to help local authorities meet the increase in demand for growth hormones, reflecting the positive impact and notable success achieved by the Presidential Initiative for the Early Detection of Anaemia, Obesity and Short Stature.' Sandoz Omnitrope received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency in 2006, with subsequent approvals in other countries. Sandoz has also established a long-term, post-marketing surveillance programme for the product.
Daily News Egypt
11-05-2025
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Sandoz launches new OMNITROPE growth hormone concentration in Egypt
Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, announced on Sunday the introduction of its 15mg/1.5ml concentration of the OMNITROPE biosimilar growth hormone to the Egyptian market for the treatment of short stature. This initiative aligns with Sandoz's ongoing efforts to support Egypt's Vision 2030 and local healthcare authorities' commitment to enhancing public health. The company stated that the newly available concentration aims to help expand access to growth hormone, noting that an estimated 17% of Egyptian children suffer from short stature. Research conducted at Suez Canal University's endocrinology outpatient clinic, released in 2024, indicated that growth hormone treatment significantly improves physical, social, psychological, and environmental quality of life. Dr. Mona Salem, Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at Ain Shams University and President of the Egyptian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, said: 'In children and adolescents, growth hormone is used to treat growth disturbance due to insufficient secretion of growth hormone, associated with Turner syndrome, with chronic renal insufficiency, in short children/adolescents born small for gestational age, or associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The biosynthetic/synthetic hormone is indicated for the treatment of children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH).' Dr. Salem added, 'Short stature is diagnosed in children or adolescents who are well below the average height for their age and gender, which may be due to genetic factors or underlying health conditions. Studies show that short stature prevalence varies geographically, with a genetic predisposition, as well as nutritional and environmental factors, playing an important role.' A cross-sectional study conducted between January 2018 and January 2020 involving 33,150 Egyptian children aged 6 to 11 showed that 17% of the sample had short stature, with 40.8% attributed to familial factors and 24.2% to constitutional causes. Dr. Rasha Tarif, Head of the Paediatric Endocrinology Unit at Ain Shams University and Chair of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Education and Training Committee, stated: 'As noted, short stature affects children and adolescents, not only physically but also psychologically. Growth hormone is one of the most effective treatments for the aforementioned growth disturbances. The dosage is carefully calculated based on weight, underlying cause, puberty stage, as well as stimulated growth hormone test results, to achieve the best possible final height outcomes.' Dr. Tarif emphasised that young patients require therapeutic intervention before growth plates fuse, after which height cannot be gained. She added, 'Growth hormone plays a critical role in effective treatment plans, but ensuring its availability has been a challenge in recent years. This challenge is being addressed through ongoing efforts to secure sufficient quantities to ensure uninterrupted treatment until puberty is complete, and in some cases, for life. Treatment continuity, along with proper follow-up with a specialized physician, is essential for achieving optimal results.' Sandoz said the new concentration is being made available at an affordable cost, expanding treatment options and aiming for better patient response and an effective, safe treatment journey by minimising interruptions. The company stated that securing the reliable availability of this human growth hormone reinforces medical efforts to provide comprehensive care. Sameh Elbagoury, Sandoz Egypt Country Head, said: 'The Egyptian government, within the context of the Egypt Vision 2030, has shown strong commitment to reducing the prevalence of short stature among children, aiming to improve public health for current and future generations, and help build a healthier, more productive workforce, in line with the national vision for sustainable development.' Elbagoury added: 'Our top priority at Sandoz is to develop affordable biosimilars for high-quality biologics and ensure that as many patients as possible have access to them. Introducing the 15mg concentration of our well-established Omnitrope growth hormone allows us to help local authorities meet the increase in demand for growth hormones, reflecting the positive impact and notable success achieved by the Presidential Initiative for the Early Detection of Anaemia, Obesity and Short Stature.' Sandoz Omnitrope received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency in 2006, with subsequent approvals in other countries. Sandoz has also established a long-term, post-marketing surveillance programme for the product.
Zawya
11-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Sandoz Egypt introduces OMNITROPE 15mg biosimilar growth hormone for the treatment of short stature
17% of Egyptian children suffer from short stature; newly available 15mg/1.5ml concentration to help expand access to growth hormone Growth hormone treatment meaningfully improves physical, social, psychological and environmental quality of life according to research¹ Cairo – Sandoz the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, today announced the introduction of its 15mg/1.5ml concentration of the OMNITROPE biosimilar growth hormone for the treatment of short stature to the Egyptian market, as part of its ongoing efforts to support Egypt's Vision 2030. Local healthcare authorities remain committed to addressing various health challenges to enhance public health for current and future generations, and help build a healthier, more productive workforce. Research conducted at the Suez Canal University endocrinology outpatient clinic in Ismailia City, Egypt and released in 2024, underscored the importance of short stature treatment, with findings indicating that treatment with growth hormone significantly improved physical, social, psychological, and environmental quality of life¹. 'In children and adolescents, growth hormone is used to treat growth disturbance due to insufficient secretion of growth hormone, associated with Turner syndrome, with chronic renal insufficiency, in short children/adolescents born small for gestational age, or associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The biosynthetic/synthetic hormone is indicated for the treatment of children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH)² ³,' Dr. Mona Salem, Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at Ain Shams University and President of the Egyptian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, said. 'Short stature is diagnosed in children or adolescents who are well below the average height for their age and gender, which may be due to genetic factors or underlying health conditions⁴ ⁵. Studies show that short stature prevalence varies geographically, with a genetic predisposition, as well as nutritional and environmental factors, playing an important role⁶,' Dr Salem added. A cross-sectional study conducted between January 2018 and January 2020 involving 33,150 Egyptian children aged 6 to 11 showed that 17% of the sample had short stature, with 40.8% attributed to familial factors and 24.2% to constitutional causes⁷. "As noted, short stature affects children and adolescents, not only physically but also psychologically. Growth hormone is one of the most effective treatments for the aforementioned growth disturbances. The dosage is carefully calculated based on weight, underlying cause, puberty stage, as well as stimulated growth hormone test results, to achieve the best possible final height outcomes," Dr. Rasha Tarif, Head of the Paediatric Endocrinology Unit at Ain Shams University and Chair of European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Education and Training Committee, said. Young patients affected require therapeutic intervention to accelerate growth velocity before growth plates have fused, after which the height cannot be gained. Human growth hormone must therefore be administered during this window of opportunity to ensure a normal final adult height⁸. 'Growth hormone plays a critical role in effective treatment plans, but ensuring its availability has been a challenge in recent years. This challenge is being addressed through ongoing efforts to secure sufficient quantities to ensure uninterrupted treatment until puberty is complete, and in some cases, for life. Treatment continuity, along with proper follow-up with a specialized physician, is essential for achieving optimal results,' Dr. Tarif added. This new concentration is being made available and at an affordable cost, expanding treatment options in line with the latest global scientific standards. This will allow for a better patient response as well as an effective and safe treatment journey by minimizing interruptions. Securing the reliable availability of this human growth hormone reinforces medical efforts to provide comprehensive care for children and reflects the Egyptian medical community's commitment to delivering advanced treatment solutions for patients in need. "The Egyptian government, within the context of the Egypt Vision 2030, has shown strong commitment to reducing the prevalence of short stature among children, aiming to improve public health for current and future generations, and help build a healthier, more productive workforce, in line with the national vision for sustainable development," Sameh Elbagoury, Sandoz Egypt Country Head, said. 'Our top priority at Sandoz is to develop affordable biosimilars for high-quality biologics and ensure that as many patients as possible have access to them. Introducing the 15mg concentration of our well-established Omnitrope growth hormone allows us to help local authorities meet the increase in demand for growth hormones, reflecting the positive impact and notable success achieved by the Presidential Initiative for the Early Detection of Anaemia, Obesity and Short Stature,' Elbagoury added. Sandoz Omnitrope was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency in 2006 and approvals in other countries have since followed. Sandoz has also established a long-term, post-marketing surveillance program for its product to monitor its safety over time⁹. ABOUT SANDOZ Sandoz (SIX: SDZ; OTCQX: SDZNY) is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, with a growth strategy driven by its Purpose: pioneering access for patients. More than 20,000 people of 100 nationalities work together to ensure 900 million patient treatments are provided by Sandoz, generating substantial global healthcare savings and an even larger social impact. Its leading portfolio of approximately 1,300 products addresses diseases from the common cold to cancer. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Sandoz traces its heritage back to 1886. Its history of breakthroughs includes Calcium Sandoz in 1929, the world's first oral penicillin in 1951, and the world's first biosimilar in 2006. In 2024, Sandoz recorded net sales of USD 10.4 billion.
Egypt Today
19-03-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Suez Canal Univ. among best 1000 global universities in URAP 2025 ranking
Suez Canal University - file CAIRO - 19 March 2025: Suez Canal University has made new strides in international academic rankings, ranking 997th globally in the University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) 2025. The URAP ranking evaluated 2,500 universities out of 3,000 educational institutions. Suez Canal University also ranked 14th among 37 Egyptian universities, advancing 13 places from last year. The URAP ranking is based on six key indicators of academic performance, including the quality and quantity of research publications and international research collaborations. It is based on global databases such as Web of Science (Clarivate – Incites), making it one of the most accurate and objective rankings. In this context, Dr. Nasser Mandour, President of Suez Canal University, expressed his pride in this progress, stressing that it is the result of continuous efforts to promote scientific research and international cooperation. Dr. Mandour pointed out that this achievement reflects the university's commitment to providing high-quality research, supporting researchers, and creating an academic environment that stimulates creativity, contributing to the achievement of Egypt's 2030 vision for higher education. For his part, Dr. Mohamed Saad Zaghloul, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, emphasized that the university's focus on the quality of research and international scientific publishing played a significant role in improving the university's ranking. Dr. Zaghloul added that the university provides full support to researchers to publish in prestigious journals and promotes international research cooperation, which has positively impacted our global ranking.
See - Sada Elbalad
23-02-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
2nd Phase of Gaza Agreement: Progress and Challenges
Ahmed Emam The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement concluded with the release of the seventh group of Israeli hostages on January 19, 2025. This stage, which ended ahead of the planned March 1 deadline, saw the liberation of six hostages. Attention now shifts to the second phase, which aims to establish a permanent ceasefire and facilitate the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Hamas has expressed readiness to move forward, emphasizing its commitment to a comprehensive exchange that could lead to lasting peace and the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops. However, the group warned against any attempts by Israel to avoid fulfilling the agreement's terms. Hamas insists that sincere negotiations and adherence to the accord are the only paths to returning detainees to their families. On the other side, Israel has informed mediators of its desire to secure the release of 22 living hostages as part of the second phase. The Israeli government, however, has stated that the release of Palestinian prisoners will be delayed until Hamas ceases what it describes as "humiliating ceremonies" during the handover of Israeli hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed that this delay aims to ensure the release of Israeli hostages without such displays. Analysts highlight the complexities surrounding the second phase's implementation. Henry Ensher, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, noted a clear divergence between U.S. and Israeli interests. While the U.S. is focused on resolving the conflict to promote regional stability, Israel remains hesitant about a complete withdrawal from Gaza. Ensher suggests that the only viable path forward involves Hamas agreeing to a limited Israeli presence in the region. Meanwhile, Dr. Saeed El-Zoghbi, a political science professor at Suez Canal University, interprets Israel's delay in releasing Palestinian prisoners as a strategic maneuver to postpone the second phase's execution. He believes the success of this stage hinges on Hamas's acceptance of Israeli conditions, notably the disarmament of Gaza. El-Zoghbi also noted that other Israeli demands, such as the expulsion of all Hamas leaders from the territory, could pose significant obstacles to advancing the peace process. As the March 1 deadline approaches, the international community is urging both sides to honor their commitments and work towards a sustainable resolution to the conflict. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining whether the second phase can be implemented smoothly or if existing tensions will hinder progress.
