Healthcare Middle East & Africa News, February 27, 2023

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

• KUTRRH invests in faster diagnosis and treatment of tumours

KENYA?– The Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) has installed CyberKnife’s stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which enables clinicians to deliver precise, highly effective radiation treatment...?Read More

• Dr. Ebere Okereke named CEO of Africa Public Health Foundation

AFRICA—Dr. Ebere Okereke, a public-health physician with expertise in global health security and health system strengthening, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Africa Public Health Foundation...?Read More

• Modern hospital for burn-injured patients to open in Egypt

EGYPT?– Credit Agricole Egypt, through its foundation, has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Ahl Masr Foundation to establish a new regional hospital for the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of burn-injured patients...?Read More

• Boehringer Ingelheim opens new scientific office in Kenya

KENYA?—German biopharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim has opened its new scientific office in Nairobi, Kenya, which will serve as the company’s headquarters for the Sub-Saharan Africa region...?Read More

• El-Ezaby Pharmacies announces expansion plans?

EGYPT?– El-Ezaby Pharmacies, a provider of health and personal care products, has announced its plans to launch additional branches across several governorates by the end of 2023...?Read More

GLOBAL?NEWS HEADLINES

• U.S. FDA approves Sanofi's haemophilia therapy

USA?— Sanofi's Altuvioo, a factor VIII replacement therapy has been granted approval by the FDA for use in the routine prophylaxis and on-demand treatment of bleeding episodes for both adult and paediatric patients with haemophilia A...?Read More

• US$5.4 billion LHC Group-Optum deal closes

USA?—The US$5.4 billion transaction between UnitedHealth Group, its subsidiary Optum and home health giant LHC Group has closed...?Read More

• DEA aims to restrict telehealth prescriptions for addictive drugs

USA?—The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed new regulations that would require patients to have an in-person consultation with a doctor before being prescribed certain drugs to combat the ongoing opioid crisis...?Read More

• Fortis Hospital reveals ambitious expansion plans in Noida

INDIA?— India’s multispecialty hospital, Fortis Hospital has unveiled plans to construct a new patient care building, which will involve a 200-bed on-site extension, installation of advanced medical equipment and technology, and 5 new operation theatres...?Read More

• Align Technology introduces Invisalign package to enter the Middle East market

UAE?—Align Technology has entered the Middle East market by launching its latest Invisalign Moderate package, which is part of its portfolio of clear aligners to serve as an alternative treatment option for mild-to-moderate malocclusions...?Read More