Pharma & Healthcare
Ebola cases climb past 1,400 as global health agencies race to respond
The UN warns the epidemic could cost Africa as much as $3.6billion, with Ramaphosa pressing for $1.5billion in economic pledges to be delivered.
US launches online platform TrumpRx for discount drugs
In Feb, President Donald Trump launched direct‑to‑consumer website TrumpRx.gov that aims to lower prices for many common prescription drugs.
Trump launches “The Great Healthcare Plan”
In Jan 2026, President Trump officially unveiled "The Great Healthcare Plan," a broad policy framework aimed at lowering costs and codifying deals.
Trump reaches MFN agreements with 16 major pharmas
In Dec 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced landmark MFN agreements with major pharmas to align US drug prices with the lowest prices paid by other developed nations.
US broadens access to cannabis in landmark drug policy shift
The Trump administration is broadening access to cannabis that represents the most significant change in US drug policy in decades.
Eli Lilly first pharma to reach $1trillion market cap
Eli Lilly became the first healthcare or pharma to reach a $1trillion market cap on Nov 21, 2025, driven by strong demand for its weight-loss drugs.