HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine Newsletter - March 19, 2024

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES ?

KHF warns of NHIF payment delays and calls for urgent reforms

KENYA—The Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF)?has expressed concern about the current issues confronting hospital providers in the NHIF ecosystem, noting that late payments on approved claims are illegal and violate contractual terms, resulting in widespread defaults on supplier credit, payroll, rent, and other essential obligations, pushing many providers to the brink of insolvency. . .?Read More

Kenya boasts workforce with REACH Program launch

KENYA—Kenya has established the Resilient and Empowered African Community Health (REACH) program in partnership with the African Union. The program aims to train 25,000 community health workers (CHWs) by 2029. . .?Read More

Cleopatra Hospitals announces US$41M investment in expansion

EGYPT—The Cleopatra Hospitals Group has announced that it intends to invest EGP 2billion (US$41 million) over the next 18 months as part of its profit expectations strategy before interest, taxes, and depreciation over the next two years.?. .?Read More

Angola validates Multisectoral Plan to tackle NCDs

ANGOLA—The Angolan Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization and with the generous financial support of the German Government, has organized a Workshop for the Technical validation of the multisectoral plan for noncommunicable diseases.?. . .?Read More

MIDDLE EAST NEWS HEADLINES ?

Metropolis Healthcare opens new diagnostic center in Malegaon

INDIA — Metropolis Healthcare, an established and well-known Indian diagnostics company, has launched a diagnostic center in Malegaon, Maharashtra, providing residents with access to high-quality diagnostic services, cutting-edge technology, and skilled medical professionals.?. .?Read More

Fatima bint Mubarak Center celebrates one year of pioneering cancer care in the UAE

UAE—The Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 network, celebrated the Fatima bint Mubarak Center’s first year of pioneering cancer care in the region.?. .?Read More

HMD introduces Dispojekt syringes to reduce needle stick injuries

INDIA— Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices (HMD), a well-known Indian medical device manufacturer, has introduced the Dispojekt range of syringes, designed to reduce the occurrence of accidental Needle Stick Injuries (NSIs) among healthcare workers, thus minimizing expenses related to infection control, disposal, and training.?. .?Read More

Agilus Diagnostics expands to Oman with new referral laboratory

INDIA— Agilus Diagnostics, an India-based diagnostic laboratory network, has formed a partnership with SEAS International LLC of Oman to create a cutting-edge referral laboratory in Oman, with the goal of providing high-quality diagnostic testing services to the country's 5 million people. . .?Read More

GLOBAL?NEWS HEADLINES ?

FDA approves first drug for advanced MASH, Rezdiffra

USA—Rezdiffra has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, marking a significant breakthrough in the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a prevalent liver condition targeted by drugmakers over the last decade. . .?Read More

Elevance Health acquires Paragon to enhance patient care

USA—Elevance Health, Inc., has completed the acquisition of Paragon Healthcare, a Texas-based provider of infusion services, as part of Elevance Health's larger goal of providing integrated healthcare services. The acquisition is consistent with a trend of consolidation in the healthcare industry as corporations strive to provide more comprehensive care. . .?Read More

AstraZeneca bolsters rare disease portfolio with Amolyt Pharma acquisition

UK—AstraZeneca, a worldwide science-led biopharmaceutical firm based in Cambridge, UK, has acquired Amolyt Pharma, an endocrine illness specialist financed by Novo Holdings, reinforcing its rare disease division.?. .?Read More

Mayo Clinic Platform unveils Solutions Studio to expedite digital health innovation

USA—The Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit American academic medical centre dedicated to integrated healthcare, education, and research, has launched a new program to accelerate the development, validation, and deployment of digital health solutions while seamlessly integrating them into healthcare workflows.?. .?Read More

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