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The Fresenius Group expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the families and individuals affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.

As first reaction after the catastrophic event, the company fully focused on connecting with its patients in the region. People dependent on our lifesaving products and services were transferred in case of destruction of local infrastructure. As further immediate step, Fresenius Medical Care established contact with its employees on site and intensively looks into options to support its local staff and their families.

Our disaster response teams are in full action and are being supported by units from other parts of the country. As global healthcare company, Fresenius is committed to support with urgently needed medical supply and works with humanitarian aid organizations to deliver donations of its most critical care products and services.

We remain fully committed to our patients, local staff, and partners on site.
 

Fresenius Kabi’s innovative Ivenix Infusion System is recognized by KLAS Research in a Performance Insights First Look article. This report shares very positive customer experiences from health care organizations currently using the Ivenix Infusion System in the U.S. Ivenix, acquired in 2022 by Fresenius Kabi, offers a technologically advanced infusion system, including a large-volume pump, infusion management, software tools, applications, and analytics to inform care, advance efficiency, reduce infusion-related errors, and drive down the total cost of ownership.

Fresenius Kabi’s innovative Ivenix Infusion System is recognized by KLAS Research in a Performance Insights First Look article. This report shares very positive customer experiences from health care organizations currently using the Ivenix Infusion System in the U.S. Ivenix, acquired in 2022 by Fresenius Kabi, offers a technologically advanced infusion system, including a large-volume pump, infusion management, software tools, applications, and analytics to inform care, advance efficiency, reduce infusion-related errors, and drive down the total cost of ownership.

Fresenius Kabi has entered into a global license agreement to commercialize a Ustekinumab biosimilar candidate (FYB202) being developed by Formycon AG. The proposed biosimilar is currently in advanced clinical stage. FYB202 is a biosimilar candidate referencing Johnson & Johnson’s Stelara®*, a human monoclonal antibody that targets the cytokines interleukin-12 and interleukin-23 for treatment of immune-mediated disorders. Stelara is approved for treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis as well as active psoriatic arthritis. The global license agreement gives Fresenius Kabi exclusive rights to commercialize the proposed Ustekinumab biosimilar product in key global markets.

*Stelara® is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson

Fresenius Kabi has entered into a global license agreement to commercialize a Ustekinumab biosimilar candidate (FYB202) being developed by Formycon AG. The proposed biosimilar is currently in advanced clinical stage. FYB202 is a biosimilar candidate referencing Johnson & Johnson’s Stelara®*, a human monoclonal antibody that targets the cytokines interleukin-12 and interleukin-23 for treatment of immune-mediated disorders. Stelara is approved for treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis as well as active psoriatic arthritis. The global license agreement gives Fresenius Kabi exclusive rights to commercialize the proposed Ustekinumab biosimilar product in key global markets.

*Stelara® is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson

Fresenius Medical Care (FME), the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, has taken the Zero Health Gaps Pledge at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. 

The Zero Health Gaps Pledge is part of the Global Health Equity Network (GHEN), which brings together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to advance a collective vision of Zero Health Gaps, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In total, 36 companies from eight countries committed to sign the first-in-kind global pledge. By taking the pledge, Fresenius Medical Care is declaring its commitment to meaningful action and collaboration toward health equity. 

“We believe that access to equitable and high-quality health care is a fundamental human right, and we are committed to working with global leaders and organizations to improve the lives of millions of people throughout the world,” said Helen Giza, CEO of Fresenius Medical Care. “We will also look inward and achieve clear, actionable steps to make our processes economically and environmentally sustainable, while increasing access to the care we provide in the global communities we serve.”

The difference in average life expectancy at birth between high- and low-income countries is glaring at 78 and 64 years respectively. Global climate and health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have heightened both the severity of these inequities and the potential consequences of inaction. The Zero Health Gaps Pledge is a direct response to the growing health disparities across the globe. 

Fresenius Medical Care has taken a number of actions to address health equity. The company’s Health Equity Dashboard provides important demographic and regional data to identify possible inequities in key patient outcomes. The goal is to tailor interventions to individuals in different locations to help ensure there are no care delivery gaps. 

“Around 3.8 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. Fresenius Medical Care is passionate about the importance of closing the gaps in health equity,” said Franklin W. Maddux, MD, Global Chief Medical Officer. “We are excited to help lead the way for the international health care community by taking the Zero Health Gaps Pledge and look forward to tackling this significant challenge head on.”

Nwamaka (Amaka) Eneanya, MD, Head of Strategy and Operations for the Global Medical Office, will lead the company’s global health equity strategy including its efforts to meet the Zero Health Gaps Pledge. She will work with Mignon Early, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to ensure strategic initiatives are developed in the context of Fresenius Medical Care’s diverse employee base.

Click here to read the complete “Zero Health Gaps Pledge” including its ten key commitments, and click here to learn more about the Global Health Equity Network.