SYDNEY, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genea Biomedx, which was once part of Genea Fertility, joined the Basecare Medical group in 2023 with the aim of distributing Basecare's assisted reproductive technology internationally.
Previously an integral part of Genea Fertility, Genea Biomedx was central to scientific and technological advancements. Since 2015, Genea Fertility has invested in developing key technologies to become a world leader in reproductive science and outcomes. This investment included the Geri timelapse incubator and Gems culture media. With these two key products, Genea Fertility has set the industry standard by making timelapse technology available to all patients, rather than just as an add-on. The use of timelapse by Genea Fertility has also enhanced the patient experience by providing video updates on embryo development through our Grow smartphone app.
With Genea Biomedx now operating independently as part of Basecare Medical, it was important for both organisations to continue their strategic cooperation to develop cutting-edge technology. This new partnership is an exciting opportunity for both companies to leverage their strengths in new ways.
Tim Yeoh, CEO, Genea Fertility says, "Genea Fertility and Genea Biomedx share the same vision of being at the forefront of assisted reproductive technology. It is a natural fit for us to continue partnering together to continue delivering world leading fertility advancements to patients in Australia."
Marian Garriga, CEO, Genea Biomedx says, "Genea Biomedx is a global leader in comprehensive IVF solutions, dedicated to delivering innovative technologies that empower patients to achieve their dreams of growing their families. Our advanced devices are designed to enhance clinical outcomes by addressing key variables such as human error and environmental factors. Our partnership with Genea Fertility will help to continue to advance outcomes for patients, and we look forward to delivering on this together."
Genea Fertility is pleased to integrate Biomedx's latest Genie DNA sequencer technology, which will boost its labs with the latest, cutting-edge equipment. Additionally, Genea Fertility will be upgrading selected clinics with Genea Biomedx's innovative cryostorage tank system, Gelida, converting tanks for enhanced performance and reliability. Further partnership opportunities include the integration Genea Biomedx's Guardian, an electronic witnessing for Genea Fertility laboratories that can facilitate the identification and traceability of IVF samples.
Genea Fertility's partnership with Genea Biomedx underscores their joint dedication to advancing the fertility industry through groundbreaking technology and exceptional care.
Issued by Genea. For more information, please contact Alexandra Suvajac on 0436 489 199 or alexandra.suvajac@genea.com.au
About Genea Fertility
Genea Fertility is a world-leading fertility clinic network with clinics across Australia, and with more than 38 years' experience helping Australians achieve their dreams of parenthood. At Genea, our vision is to provide a personalised approach to each individual who walks through our doors. We're continuously committed to bringing together the best cutting-edge science with heartfelt patient care, delivering leading patient outcomes and IVF success rates. For more information visit genea.com.au
About Biomedx
Genea Biomedx is a leading global provider and manufacturer of medical devices designed to simplify and automate the fertility treatment process, with a focus on improving clinical outcomes. Genea Biomedx team of experts is dedicated to reducing the impact of uncontrollable variables like human error and environmental factors through innovative technology that enhances industry standards. Our cutting-edge devices provide exceptional performance and reliability, ensuring consistent optimal clinical outcomes. With intuitive interfaces and automated features, our products increase efficiency and reduce errors. We invest heavily in R&D to help revolutionize the IVF industry. Genea Biomedx is a trusted partner, providing exceptional customer service, training, and technical support to laboratories worldwide.
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Genea Biomedx solidifies its exclusive partnership in Australia with Genea Fertility
New ECW Results Report highlights significant learning outcomes achieved for children and adolescents in crisis settings and calls for urgent additional donor support to meet the rapidly escalating needs.
NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global community is falling behind on its promise to ensure 'quality education for all' by 2030. Armed conflicts, forced displacement, climate change, and other emergencies and protracted crises have left more than 224 million crisis-affected children in urgent need of education support, a sharp rise from 75 million in 2016.
Despite these growing needs, funding for education in emergencies and protracted crises dropped for the first time in a decade, according to Education Cannot Wait's 'Results Against All Odds: 2023 Annual Results Report', launched today in New York.
Overall humanitarian funding for education decreased by 3% last year, from US$1.2 billion in 2022 to US$1.17 in 2023, according to the report.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises within the United Nations, and its strategic partners continue to defy the odds, delivering life-saving, life-sustaining and multi-year investments in education to the world's most vulnerable children and adolescents.
Since ECW became operational in 2017, its investments have reached 11 million children and adolescents, including 5.6 million girls and boys in 2023 alone. This reach is unprecedented. Yet, much more resources are needed to meet the needs of the over 224 million children, adolescents and their teachers in need of urgent support.
To date, the Fund has mobilized more than US$1.6 billion from public and private donors. However, $600 million urgently needs to be mobilized in donor contributions for ECW and its strategic partners to reach a total of 20 million children and adolescents with inclusive, quality education by the end of its 2023-2026 strategic plan period.
"For our 25 strategic donor partners, these transformative investments deliver a quality child-centered and holistic education, and thus represent a commitment to sustainable development, human rights, economic resilience and global security," said The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, UN Special Envoy for Global Education and Chair of ECW's High-Level Steering Group. "Education is the most powerful tool to restore hope in a world marred by brutal conflicts, human rights violations and inequality. It is our investment in a new generation of leaders."
Impact, Depth and Sustainability
From Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Gaza, the West Bank, to Haiti, the Sahel, Sudan, Ukraine and other hotspots around the globe, ECW's report highlights the profound impact of education in crisis settings.
"Girls and boys in crises are enduring the worst impacts of brutal man-made conflicts, forced displacement, climate change and other disasters. Our new report proves that despite these challenges, it is possible to provide them with the protection, hope and life-changing opportunity of a quality holistic education. To do this, we urgently call for US$600 million to meet our strategic plan targets and ensure a better future for 20 million girls and boys by the end of 2026," said ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif. "This is the time to make a moral choice that is aligned with political action."
The new report shows ECW's strong focus on the world's most vulnerable and at-risk children: of the children reached in 2023, more than half were girls (51%), 17% were internally displaced and 22% were refugees.
The quality and impact of the education delivered – even in the most difficult of circumstances – is also improving. In all, 9 out of 10 programmes reported improved school enrollment and 72% showed gender-equitable progress. ECW reported that, among programmes able to monitor learning outcomes, 80% of its investments demonstrated academic improvements and 72% showed improvements in children's social and emotional learning and well-being.
ECW investments also improved the continuity of learning with notable increases in the number of girls and boys reached through the Fund's investments in early childhood education and secondary school, disability inclusion, gender-transformative approaches, mental health support, and agile, holistic solutions that address whole-of-child needs.
The climate crisis is an education crisis. The number of children reached through First Emergency Responses resulting from climate-induced hazards nearly doubled from 14% in 2022 to 27% in 2023.
"Education is a public good and a fundamental right. To achieve our goals, global leaders must align policies, funding and humanitarian principles. Multilateral aid funding must immediately be increased to reverse the current downward trend, and partnerships and collaboration must be strengthened across humanitarian, development and peace efforts. Education Cannot Wait has shown us that the seemingly 'impossible' is indeed possible – provided that the funding is made available," said The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown.
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Results Against All Odds: Education Cannot Wait Reaches 11 Million Children in Crises Worldwide
