HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine Newsletter - January 23, 2024

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES ?

Pearson VUE launches NCLEX-RN Test Center in Nairobi, Kenya

KENYA —?Pearson VUE Test Centre has opened in Nairobi, Kenya, to meet the demand for local NCLEX-RN exams. This will eliminate the need for nurses to travel to India or South Africa for their nursing exams. . .?Read

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Cholera outbreak persists in Eastern and Southern Africa

AFRICA—Africa has seen a jump in cholera incidence, with over 667,000 cases and more than 4,000 fatalities last year, with eastern and southern African countries being the hardest afflicted. . .?Read More

Tanzania issues warning about spread of red eye disease

TANZANIA—The Ministry of Health has encouraged people to take precautions in response to the rise of red eye disease, which has affected approximately 869 people in Dar es Salaam alone. . .?Read More

Gavi approves RTS, S malaria vaccine incorporation into Cameroon's routine vaccination

CAMEROON – Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has approved Cameroon's proposal to introduce the RTS, S malaria vaccine into its routine vaccination schedule, which covers 42 health districts. . .?Read More

MIDDLE EAST NEWS HEADLINES ?

Abu Dhabi’s ADSCC, Kyoto University, Rege Nephro partners to advance diabetes care

UAE –Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), Kyoto University - Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), and Rege Nephro have formed a strategic partnership to provide breakthrough cellular therapy alternatives for diabetics.?.?. .?Read More

Burjeel Royal Hospital in Al Ain opens new 25-bed Emergency Department

UAE — Burjeel Royal Hospital in Al Ain, in collaboration with Burjeel Holdings, has opened a 25-bed full-fledged emergency department in the Central District of Al Ain, aiming to improve access to crucial healthcare services.?.?. .?Read More

Amrita Hospital in Kochi launches two new specialist clinics

INDIA – Amrita Hospital in Kochi has inaugurated two groundbreaking specialty clinics, a dedicated Sarcoidosis Clinic and an ILD (Interstitial Lung Disease) Clinic, focusing on respiratory disorders, marking a significant milestone in healthcare.?. .?Read More

Burjeel Holdings opens ultramodern Head and Neck Institute

UAE — Burjeel Holdings, a private healthcare services provider, has established a pioneering Head and Neck Institute that will deliver comprehensive and advanced treatments in the field of otolaryngology (ENT). . .?Read More

GLOBAL?NEWS HEADLINES ?

Pfizer’s Talzenna combination with Xtandi receives ?EC approval for the treatment of prostate cancer?

BELGIUM —Pfizer has received European Commission approval to treat adult patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) in whom chemotherapy is not clinically indicated with Pfizer’s Talzenna when combined with the company's Astellas-partnered androgen inhibitor Xtandi. . .?Read More

Moderna launches tender process for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

USA —The European Commission's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) is seeking to purchase mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations from pioneering biotech startup Moderna through a tendering process. . .?Read More

Dr. Sania Nishtar named CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

SWITZERLAND – Dr. Sania Nishtar, a global public health professional, has been hired as the new CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, effective March 18, 2024.?. .?Read More

NMPA approves GSK’s Nucala for severe asthma treatment

CHINA — China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved Nucala (mepolizumab) for?severe eosinophilic asthma in adults and adolescents aged 12 and above, which is a substantial health burden in China, impacting an estimated 46 million adults.?. .?Read More