HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine News - December 7, 2023

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

Revital Healthcare makes strides as Africa's pioneer in medical device production

KENYA — Revital Healthcare EPZ Ltd., based in Kenya, has recently achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trailblazer in Africa's healthcare industry in manufacturing crucial medical devices?. . .?Read More

Kiara Health to mass-produce HIV-preventing vaginal rings

SOUTH AFRICA — The Population Council has collaborated with Kiara Health to produce 1 million silicone rings to enhance affordability and accessibility. . .?Read More

Rwanda braces for reduced support in HIV/AIDS battle

RWANDA — Rwanda anticipates a decrease in global funding for its HIV/AIDS efforts as resources are redirected to nations deemed further behind in the fight against the disease. . .?Read More

Ghana and WHO collaborate to promote free PrEP for HIV prevention

GHANA — In collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and several partners, Ghana is intensifying its efforts to encourage the use of free pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a crucial strategy in the prevention of HIV. . .?Read More

MIDDLE EAST NEWS HEADLINES

Nearly 40 million health advocates rally for climate health initiatives at COP28

UAE — Nearly 40 million health professionals participated in the first Health Day at COP28 urging for swift and decisive action to address the severe health impacts of climate change?. . .?Read More

New Center of Excellence and breast cancer clinic open in Muscat

OMAN — Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital has extended its healthcare services in the Sultanate of Oman by introducing a new Center of Excellence (CoE) and a dedicated breast cancer clinic located in Al Ghubra,?Muscat?.?. .?Read More

Cigna Healthcare appoints Hisham Radwan as CEO for Saudi Arabia Unit

SAUDI ARABIA — Cigna Insurance Saudi Arabia, a subsidiary of Cigna Healthcare, has appointed Hisham Radwan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?.?. .?Read More

Green Hospital accreditation framework takes shape in Jordan?

JORDAN — The Jordanian Ministry of Health has partnered with AstraZeneca to accelerate the development of a green hospital accreditation framework in Jordan?. . .?Read More

GLOBAL?NEWS HEADLINES

CVS introduces CostVantage to simplify drug pricing

USA — CVS Health has unveiled a simpler, more transparent way of pricing the prescription drugs it sells called CostVantage, which could change costs for consumers, employers, and health insurers?. . .?Read More

J&J's ambitious plan for 20 new therapies unveiled

USA — Johnson & Johnson is charting a bold course, with plans to introduce at least 20 new therapies by 2030. . .?Read More

GE Healthcare introduces MyBreastAI for enhanced mammography

USA — GE Healthcare has introduced the MyBreastAI Suite, an innovative all-in-one platform revolutionizing breast cancer detection?.?. .?Read More

Aster DM Healthcare makes bold step to separate India and GCC operations

INDIA — Aster DM Healthcare Ltd. has announced plans to separate its India and GCC businesses by March 2024, aiming to unlock greater shareholder value?.?. .?Read More