Second UK Health Body Ends Sponsorship With Israeli Drugmaker
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A second British health organization dropped Israeli drugmaker Teva following activist pressure.
The Royal College of Pharmacy terminated its sponsorship agreement with Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva following pressure from pro-Palestinian activists. This move follows a similar decision by another British medical organization to sever financial ties with the firm over its corporate activities.
- The pressureActivists and medical professionals targeted the pharmaceutical firm over its ties to Israel.
- The reactionNHS doctors and campaigners urged other healthcare institutions to follow suit and end similar financial arrangements.
Why it matters
Healthcare organizations face growing scrutiny over corporate sponsorships and ethical investments amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East. Medical bodies are increasingly pressured by staff and activist groups to sever ties with companies operating in or linked to contested regions.
What outlets agree on
The Royal College of Pharmacy ended its sponsorship agreement with Teva Pharmaceuticals after facing pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners concerned about the company's activities.
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- HaaretzSecond U.K. health body drops Israeli drugmaker Teva after pro-Palestinian pressure2h ago · open ↗
- The GuardianSecond UK health body drops Israeli drug firm after activist pressure1d ago · open ↗
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