HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine News- Midweek 22

AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS HEADLINES ?

Global Alliance for Women’s Health unveils coalition to tackle breast cancer

KENYA — The Global Alliance for Women’s Health launched a Cervical and Breast Cancer Coalition on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly.?. . .?More

Djibouti releases genetically modified mosquitoes to control malaria

DJIBOUTI—Djibouti has released tens of thousands of male (GMO) mosquitoes ?to limit the spread of malaria?. . .?More

Alameda achieves unprecedented JCI accreditation

EGYPT —Alameda Healthcare Group has announced that its As-Salam International Hospital—New Cairo has been accredited by the distinguished Joint Commission International (JCI)??. . .?More

AstraZeneca to combat rising NCDs across Africa

AFRICA—AstraZeneca is broadening its scope to address non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension, and cardiovascular disease?. . .?More

Emirates Drug Establishment maps healthcare regulation in UAE

UAE ?– ?The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) Board of Directors convened for its fourth meeting, focused on shaping regulatory frameworks and operational strategies for the nation’s healthcare and pharmaceutical domains?. .?.?More

TVM Capital raises US$250 M for Saudi healthcare fund ?

SAUDI ARABIA – TVM Capital Healthcare announced the successful closure of the Afiyah Fund, securing approximately US$250 million from a consortium of investors??. . .More

WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

Netherlands study uncovers Alzheimer’s Markers in asymptomatic individuals

NETHERLANDS – ?Netherlands researchers uncover a study that certain individuals show Alzheimer’s signs yet never develop clinical symptoms?. . .?More

WHO launches pioneering investment round for global health sustainability

GLOBAL – WHO has embarked on its inaugural Investment Round to revolutionize its funding mechanisms and ensure sustainability. . .?More

Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road performs simultaneous triple surgery? ?

INDIA – ?Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road has completed the world’s first simultaneous triple surgery in a single session?. . .?More

China hospital achieves milestone in successful pig-to-human liver transplant

CHINA— A Chinese hospital has performed the world’s first liver transplant from a genetically modified pig to a human patient?. . .?More