HealthCare Middle East & Africa News -May 11, 2023

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

Kenyan sets sights on 5% share of African pharma market

KENYA?— In a bold move to establish Kenya as a key player in Africa's pharmaceutical industry, the Kenyan government has unveiled an ambitious vision to secure a 5% share of the continent's pharmaceuticals market by 2030...Read More

IPDC propels Ethiopia's pharmaceutical sector with US$55 million investment

ETHIOPIA?— The Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) in Ethiopia has achieved significant progress in the pharmaceutical sector by forging agreements with five local companies, resulting in an impressive investment of over 3 billion birrs (US$55 million)...Read More

Safic-Alcan expands to Kenya, offering promising solutions to regional pharma?manufacturers

KENYA?—Safic-Alcan, a reputable French-based specialty chemical distributor, has recently unveiled Safic-Alcan East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing promising prospects for pharmaceutical manufacturers operating in the region...Read More

TSFE and El-Ezaby Pharmacy launch pharmaceutical trading company?

EGYPT?— The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) and El-Ezaby Pharmacy have joined forces to establish a new pharmaceutical trading company in a partnership that aims?to enhance the distribution and trade of pharmaceutical products in the market...Read More

MIDDLE EAST NEWS HEADLINES

Interdisciplinary Urology Care Consortium 2023 begins in Abu Dhabi?

UAE?— The highly anticipated Interdisciplinary Urology Care Consortium (IUCC 2023) has commenced at the prestigious Conrad Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates centered around the theme "Transcending Therapies, Driving Technologies"...?Read More

Dividend Gate Capital and partners invest US$150M to transform healthcare in 3 countries?

BAHRAIN?—Dividend Gate Capital (DGC) and its partners have injected a substantial sum of US$150 million into the healthcare systems of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates...?Read More

DCT Abu Dhabi and DoH collaborate to position Abu Dhabi as a leading health tourism destination?

UAE?—The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) have joined forces to promote medical and health tourism in the Emirate, aiming to establish Abu Dhabi as a global hub for medical tourism and a premier health tourism destination in the Arab region...?Read More

Emirates Health Services boosts NCDs testing at its clinics

UAE— Emirates Health Services (EHS) has taken a proactive step in promoting preventive healthcare by deploying 11 Early Detection and Prevention Units (EDPUs) at selected affiliated clinics strategically designed to offer comprehensive and periodic tests for non-communicable and chronic diseases...?Read More

GLOBAL?NEWS HEADLINES

Sanofi gains?Oral Pompe disease program?in US$150M deal

FRANCE?— French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi has joined forces with the innovative startup Maze Therapeutics in a strategic collaboration to obtain an oral Pompe disease program involving an upfront payment of US$150 million in cash...?Read More

India approves National Guidelines for Sickle Cell Anemia treatment

INDIA—India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has granted regulatory approval for national guidelines dedicated to the treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia Disease ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by this genetic disorder...?Read More

Regeneron aims to bolster U.S. market with higher dose of Eylea to mitigate declining sales

USA—Regeneron is strategically positioning itself to bring a higher dose of aflibercept (Eylea), the widely recognized wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) drug to the US market as early as next month to counteract the anticipated decline in sales of the lower-dose variant...?Read More

Aster Medcity unveils Aster Advanced Heart Valve center

INDIA?—Aster Medcity, renowned for its world-class healthcare services, has officially introduced its latest addition, the Aster Advanced Heart Valve Centre...?Read More