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NanoViricides Receives Regulatory Approval for Phase II Ebola Trial of NV-387 Oral Gummies
NanoViricides has received regulatory approval to begin a Phase II trial of its oral antiviral NV-387 for Ebola in the DRC, potentially offering a mor...

NanoViricides Awaits Regulatory Decision on Ebola Trial for NV-387 Oral Gummies
NanoViricides has submitted an application to begin a Phase II trial of its oral antiviral NV-387 for Bundibugyo ebolavirus in the DRC, where no appro...

NanoViricides Seeks Approval for Phase II Ebola Trial in DRC Amid Ongoing Outbreak
NanoViricides has applied to the DRC for a Phase II trial of its oral antiviral NV-387 to treat the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak, which has caused o...

NanoViricides Gets Ethics Nod for Phase II Ebola Trial in DRC, Pivotal for Oral Treatment Access
NanoViricides received ethics approval for a Phase II trial of NV-387 oral gummies against Bundibugyo ebolavirus in the DRC, potentially offering the ...

Congo’s Copper and Cobalt Production Unaffected by Middle East Crisis, Exports Grow
Despite ongoing unrest in the Middle East affecting key mining inputs like sulfuric acid, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s copper and cobalt product...

NanoViricides Advances NV-387 Toward Phase II Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC
NanoViricides reports progress toward a Phase II trial of its oral gummies formulation NV-387 for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in the DRC, which...

NanoViricides Ships NV-387 Oral Gummies to DRC for Phase II MPox Trial
NanoViricides has shipped NV-387 to the Democratic Republic of Congo for a Phase II trial against MPox, potentially addressing the severe Clade I stra...

NanoViricides Receives DRC Approval to Advance Phase II Ebola Trial for NV-387 Oral Gummies
NanoViricides announced approval from the DRC Pillar Committee to proceed with a Phase II trial of NV-387 Oral Gummies for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus o...

Redwood AI Signs LOI for AI-Enabled Pathogen Surveillance Initiative in East Africa
Redwood AI Corp. has signed a letter of intent to develop a regional pathogen tracking and AI-driven outbreak intelligence initiative in Central and E...

Trident Digital Tech Launches TDTHAI Enterprise AI Platform for Asia-Pacific Markets
Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. announced the launch of TDTHAI, an AI platform aimed at supporting enterprise AI deployment and digital transformat...

US CDC Expands Ebola Travel Ban to Include Green Card Holders
The CDC has broadened its Ebola travel restrictions to cover legal permanent residents who have recently visited Uganda, South Sudan, or the DRC, rais...

NanoViricides Highlights NV-387 as Potential Candidate for Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
NanoViricides announces that its broad-spectrum antiviral candidate NV-387 should be evaluated for treating the Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak, give...

NanoViricides Highlights Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Candidate Amid Ebola Outbreak
NanoViricides emphasizes the potential of its oral drug candidate NV-387 as a pandemic preparedness tool against the current Ebola outbreak, targeting...

NanoViricides Advances NV-387 Toward Phase II Trials for MPox and Other Viral Diseases
NanoViricides updates progress on broad-spectrum antiviral NV-387, with regulatory approval for Phase II MPox trial in DRC and FDA orphan drug designa...

Iran Conflict Disrupts Chemical Supply for DRC's Cobalt and Copper Miners
The ongoing Iran war is straining the supply of leaching chemicals crucial for cobalt and copper mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, forcing r...

NanoViricides to Initiate Phase II MPox Trial in DRC, Advancing NV-387 Against Clade I Virus
NanoViricides announced plans to begin a Phase II clinical trial of its antiviral candidate NV-387 for MPox in the Democratic Republic of Congo, evalu...

US Firm Virtus Minerals to Acquire DRC Lithium and Cobalt Producer Chemaf
Virtus Minerals, a US critical minerals firm, acquires Chemaf, a DRC miner of lithium and cobalt, highlighting growing demand for battery minerals and...

Easy Environmental Solutions Capitalizes on Global Nitrogen Shortage with Terreplenish® Microbial Solution
Easy Environmental Solutions reports strong Q1 2026 growth driven by its Terreplenish® organic microbial fertilizer, addressing global nitrogen shorta...

NanoViricides to Present at NIBA Conference as NV-387 Oral Gummies Drug Supply Completed for Phase II Monkeypox Trial
NanoViricides announces completion of NV-387 Oral Gummies manufacturing and upcoming presentation at NIBA Investment Conference, advancing toward a Ph...

DR Congo Resumes Cobalt Exports After 10-Month Ban, Highlighting Global Supply Vulnerabilities
The Democratic Republic of Congo has ended its 10-month ban on cobalt exports, underscoring the risks of concentrated supply in critical minerals mark...

Micropolis AI Robotics Signs $9.3M Deal with AfricAI to Develop UGVs for African Markets
Micropolis AI Robotics has entered a $9.3 million agreement with AfricAI to design and distribute unmanned ground vehicles tailored for African police...

NanoViricides President Discusses Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Platform and Progress of NV-387 in Mission Matters Podcast
NanoViricides highlights its nanoviricide platform and lead candidate NV-387, which has shown efficacy against multiple viruses and is ready for Phase...

Cobalt Shortage Looms as DRC Suspends Exports, Shifting Market Dynamics
The Democratic Republic of Congo's suspension of cobalt exports in early 2025 threatens a supply deficit by 2026, impacting global markets and highlig...

Sekur Private Data Expands Secure Communications in DRC, Targeting Government and Corporate Clients
Sekur Private Data Ltd. is attending the Africa Digital Innovation Summit in Kinshasa to build relationships and expand its secure email, messaging, a...

Mining Bridge Collapse in DRC Kills at Least 32, Underscoring Industry Risks
The collapse of a temporary mining bridge in the Democratic Republic of Congo killed at least 32 people, highlighting the severe safety risks in minin...
