HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine News-WEEK6

AFRICAN ?NEWS HEADLINES

Aga Khan University Hospital launches cholesterol disorders clinic?

KENYA—The Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi has introduced a new clinic focused on cholesterol (lipid) disorders, marking a significant step in its efforts to reduce the risk of heart diseases in Kenya. . .?More

Nigeria faces healthcare crisis as US suspends HIV treatment funding

NIGERIA— Doctors and public health experts in Nigeria have expressed grave concerns about the impact of the suspension of HIV treatment funding. . . More

Mercy Ships extends mission in Sierra Leone until 2026

SIERRA LEONE—The Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone and international charity Mercy Ships have announced that the Global Mercy? hospital ship will continue its mission in Freetown until June 2026. . .More

Guinea triumphs over sleeping sickness

GUINEA—The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Guinea for eliminating the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) as a public health problem. . .?More

MIDDLE EAST NEWS HEADLINES

M42’s Diaverum expands renal care services in the UAE

UAE— Diaverum, a global leader in renal care acquired by M42 in 2023, is set to expand its footprint in the UAE with new operations in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. . . More

Sidra Medicine launches Gene Therapy Center?

QATAR—Sidra Medicine, a member of the Qatar Foundation, has launched a Gene Therapy Center to treat rare genetic diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). . .More

Arab Health rebrands to World Health Expo Dubai

UAE—Arab Health, the Middle East’s largest and most influential healthcare event since 1975, has officially rebranded as World Health Expo Dubai (WHX Dubai). . .More

WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

Siemens Healthineers licenses Kromek CZT Technology for advanced SPECT Imaging

USA—Siemens Healthineers has entered a strategic agreement with Kromek Group Plc, a UK-based leader in radiation detection technology, to license Kromek’s innovation for producing cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) material. . .?More

PureHealth acquires 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group

EUROPE—PureHealth Holding PJSC, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has acquired a 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG), the leading private healthcare provider in Greece and Cyprus. . .More

Sigma Healthcare shareholders approves US$5.5B merger with Chemist Warehouse

AUSTRALIA?– Sigma Healthcare shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a merger with Chemist Warehouse, paving the way for the creation of an A$8.8 billion (US$5.5 billion) pharmacy and retail giant. . .More