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Sanofi Unveils Restructuring Plans, Prunes Business Units
Sanofi’s (SNY - Analyst Report) newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Olivier Brandicourt, after just three months of being at the helm, has made a big move by declaring plans to reorganize its business. Brandicourt intends to restructure the seven existing business units into five global business units. Along with its existing vaccines unit – Sanofi Pasteur – and the animal health business – Merial, the company plans to create three new global business units, namely, General Medicines & Emerging Markets, Specialty Care and Diabetes & Cardiovascular.
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Caveats, Costs and Complexities Shadow First Malaria Vaccine
It's a showpiece drug that has the potential to end a disease that kills half a million African children a year. Yet even before it wins a license, the world's first malaria vaccine has lost some of its sheen.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Education Start-up, The Un-School of Disruptive Design, Announces Mexico City Fellowship for Emerging Leaders
Following a successful program in NYC, the Un-School has opened applications for mavericks and misfits of social innovation to join them in Mexico this November.
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Bigger May Not Be Better for China’s ‘Super Hospitals’
Just before midnight, the pavement outside the glowing high-rise towers of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University is littered with slumbering bodies. Splayed on colorful mats or tucked into folding cots, these are patients' relatives.
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- South Asia
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Channing Tatum Retires From Stripping and Focuses on Saving Lives
Recently, we all found out Channing Tatum?'s deepest, darkest secrets revealed during an AMA — from his admittance that his acting was horrible in Step Up? to his love for Pinterest. (Yes, he seriously has a Pinterest board, and it's magical.)
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Press Release: Ella Gudwin Appointed President of VisionSpring
VisionSpring is proud to announce the appointment of Ella Gudwin as President. Ms. Gudwin will oversee global operations and lead the implementation of VisionSpring's growth strategy to reach 4.5 million people across Asia, Africa, and Latin America in the next three years. "I am joining an exceptional team. Our job is to get millions of eyeglasses to people who need them – to succeed in school, to gain years of employment, to participate in community and civic life, and so much more. And because VisionSpring is a social enterprise, we'll help create jobs and markets in the process." said Ms. Gudwin.
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Zidisha Helps Connect Lenders With Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
Zidisha is a non-profit startup that acts as an online microlending community connecting lenders with entrepreneurs no matter the distance or disparity. As of right now, Zidisha allows individuals worldwide to lend to tech-savvy entrepreneurs in the slums of Africa and Asia where even a few dollars can go a long way. Over 20,000 people are using Zidisha today. Recently, I spoke with Zidisha founder and CEO Julia Kurnia to learn more about the company.
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- lending, microfinance
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Hong Kong VC Firm Nest Expands to Nairobi to Support Continent’s Talents
Hong Kong VC and incubation firm Nest has recently announced its expansion into Africa, connecting local talent with Asian investors abroad.
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- Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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