After pro-Palestinian pressure.. British college cuts its partnership with Israeli "Teva"

The British Royal College of Nursing ended its commercial partnership with the Israeli pharmaceutical company "Teva" and canceled its sponsorship of a professional event in London, following a pressure campaign from pro-Palestinian groups. The chair of the college's governing council confirmed that an additional review revealed company operations that were subject to legal sanctions and public scrutiny. The decision came alongside similar pressure on the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to end its relationship with Teva.

The British Royal College of Nursing (RCN) ended its commercial partnership with the Israeli pharmaceutical company "Teva" and canceled its sponsorship of the Nursing Leadership Summit scheduled in London. The decision came after a pressure campaign led by the groups "Nurses for Palestine" and "Healthcare Alliance in Britain to Pressure Royal Colleges," amid calls to review commercial relationships with companies linked to Israel. The chair of the college's governing council, Carmel O'Boyle, confirmed that an additional review of the relationship revealed company operations that were subject to legal sanctions and public scrutiny, inconsistent with the college's values. The "Nurses for Palestine" campaign welcomed the decision, while Teva expressed disappointment, stating that the healthcare sector had been "politicized," and announced its intention to pursue further dialogue with the college. The decision coincides with similar pressure on the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in Britain to end its relationship with Teva and cancel its sponsorship of its upcoming annual conference.