NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world observes the 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons under the theme "The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives," global attention is turning toward how societies can adapt to support healthier, more dignified aging. Longer lives bring unprecedented opportunities, yet they also demand a fundamental rethinking of how health systems, home care, and public policies support people throughout the life course. Against this backdrop, Dimora Medical, a pioneer in professional wound care, is making home care easy through innovation, empowering elderly wound care with professional, convenient solutions that enhance the quality and dignity of daily wound management for seniors.
Addressing Home Care Challenges for Older Persons
Elderly individuals often face fragile skin, reduced mobility, and complex health conditions that make them highly susceptible to pressure ulcers and chronic wounds. For caregivers and family members, managing these conditions at home is fraught with challenges. Traditional wound dressings frequently fail to handle moderate to heavy exudate, leading to leakage, maceration of surrounding healthy skin, and painful dressing changes that cause further trauma to vulnerable tissue. These issues not only prolong recovery but also diminish the quality of life and dignity of older persons.
Dimora Medical responds to these challenges with its silicone foam dressing powered by the MegaSorb™ Dual‑Action Absorption System, a versatile wound care solution designed for moderate to high exudate wounds, precisely matching the needs of common elderly conditions such as pressure ulcers and chronic wounds.
- High-absorption, dual-action mechanism: The system uses MegaSorb™ Foam, an innovative high-porosity polymer material with an open-cell structure reaching up to 90%, capable of absorbing up to 15 times its own weight in wound exudate.
- Lock-in within one second: Exudate is rapidly and stably retained within the dressing in as little as one second, effectively reducing the risk of leakage and backflow.
- Protecting fragile skin: By minimizing leakage and backflow, the system significantly lowers the risk of skin irritation and infection associated with conventional dressing changes, while its gentle silicone adhesive enables painless removal.
Supporting A Dignified Life for Older Persons
Dimora Medical is dedicated to making home wound care more manageable for older adults and their caregivers. Through its MegaSorb™ technology, the brand aims to reduce the challenges associated with wound management while supporting greater comfort and quality of life.
As the global community strives to build age-inclusive systems, Dimora Medical remains committed to its mission of making home care easy. By providing professional, convenient, and scientifically backed products, Dimora Medical helps alleviate the physical and emotional burden on both patients and caregivers. This International Day of Older Persons, Dimora Medical stands with families worldwide to ensure that every elder can enjoy a later life filled with health, participation, and unwavering dignity, truly embodying the promise of dignified longevity.
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2026 International Day of Older Persons: Dimora Medical Supports Dignified Longevity with Advanced Home Wound Care
- Piramal Pharma Solutions is investing over $5.3 million in its Aurora drug substance facility to upgrade site infrastructure.
- With its investment through the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund, the Ontario government is supporting healthcare innovation and reinforcing its province's leadership position in the life sciences.
- This project will create 12 new jobs and protect 183 existing positions, unlocking new market opportunities and strengthening the sector's competitiveness.
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Piramal Pharma Solutions ("PPS"), a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and part of Piramal Pharma Ltd. ("PPL") (NSE: PPLPHARMA) (BSE: 543635), today announced that its Aurora, Canada drug substance site has received a $1,753,620 investment from the Ontario government through the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF), enabling PPS to upgrade site infrastructure and commercialize Ontario-made health technologies for new markets.
With support from the government of Ontario, Piramal Pharma is investing $5,314,000 to upgrade site infrastructure at their Aurora facility, strengthening Ontario's pharmaceutical manufacturing and bolstering domestic production of APIs. This project will enhance R&D and clinical API production, ensure the commercial availability of critical drug substances, and support a resilient and globally competitive life sciences industry in Ontario. The investment will create 12 new jobs and protect 183 existing positions.
"We are grateful to the Government of Ontario and MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy for their support of this important investment in our Aurora facility," said Peter DeYoung, CEO, Piramal Global Pharma. "This funding will help enable Piramal Pharma Solutions to upgrade our site infrastructure, strengthen our manufacturing capabilities, and enhance our ability to serve patients and customers around the world. In addition to supporting business growth, this investment will help advance projects focused on sustainability, operational efficiency, and the modernization of our site, reinforcing our commitment to responsible manufacturing and environmental stewardship."
"Through the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund, our government is ensuring that Ontario businesses are positioned to develop, commercialize and deploy new technologies across the health-care system," said Dawn Gallagher Murphy, Member of Provincial Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora. "With this investment, Piramal will be positioned to turn their latest ideas into market-ready solutions, all while creating good-paying jobs and reinforcing Ontario's position as a global biomanufacturing and life sciences hub."
First launched in 2024, the $24 million LSSUF works in tandem with the government's Health Innovation Pathway to advance the objectives of Phase 2 of Ontario's Life Sciences Strategy and strengthen Ontario's position as a global leader in health innovation. Building on the fund's initial success, the 2026 Ontario Budget invested an additional $24 million to support Ontario companies whose work will accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies in the health-care system and support the province's broader vision of providing connected, convenient care closer to home.
"Ontario's life sciences sector plays a critical role in supporting the discovery and development of innovative medicines and technologies, which is why our government is proud to support local companies as they take their Ontario-made products to the next level," said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. "By investing in Piramal through the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund, we are scaling up our province's domestic capacity while further positioning Ontario as a leading jurisdiction for life sciences investment for generations to come."
By investing in the Aurora site, the Ontario government is strengthening Ontario's leadership in the life sciences and helping PPS advance next-generation technologies to patients worldwide.
About Piramal Pharma Solutions
Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our customers through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including drug discovery solutions, process and pharmaceutical development services, clinical trial supplies, commercial supply of APIs, and finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services such as the development and manufacture of highly potent APIs, antibody-drug conjugations, sterile fill/finish, peptide products and services, and potent solid oral drug products. PPS also offers development and manufacturing services for biologics including vaccines and gene therapies, made possible through Piramal Pharma Limited's subsidiary, Yapan Bio Private Limited.
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About Piramal Pharma Limited
Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL, NSE: PPLPHARMA I BSE: 543635), offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a complex hospital generics business; and the Piramal Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the-counter consumer and wellness products. In addition, one of PPL's associate companies, Abbvie Therapeutics India Private Limited, a joint venture between Abbvie and PPL, has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area in the Indian pharma market.
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Ontario Contributes $1.7 Million Investment to Advance Life Sciences Innovation at Piramal Pharma's Aurora Facility
Ontario Contributes $1.7 Million Investment to Advance Life Sciences Innovation at Piramal Pharma's Aurora Facility
Ontario Contributes $1.7 Million Investment to Advance Life Sciences Innovation at Piramal Pharma's Aurora Facility
