HealthCare Middle East & Africa News-September 18, 2023

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

Kenya and Italy reaffirm their healthcare partnership commitment

KENYA — Kenya and Italy have reconfirmed their dedication to collaborating on the local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a joint effort that aims to bolster self-reliance and strengthen Universal Health Coverage within the country...Read More

Google offers US$25 million grant for digital health

KENYA — Jacaranda Health, a Kenya-based non-profit organization, has been chosen as one of the 15 recipients of a US$25 million funding initiative by Google.org towards revolutionizing maternal and newborn healthcare in Africa...Read More

Egypt's Ministry of Health partners with Sanofi and Athena Investment Group

EGYPT — The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in Egypt has inked two significant cooperation protocols, one with Sanofi, and another with the Athena Investment Group;?the latter entailing creation of environmentally sustainable healthcare facilities in Egypt...Read More

Nigeria launches zero-dose learning Hub to tackle childhood immunization gaps

NIGERIA — The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in Nigeria has introduced the Zero-Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) program designed to close immunization gaps and strengthen routine vaccination efforts for Nigerian children...Read More

MIDDLE EAST NEWS HEADLINES

Abeer Medical Center's Bawadi Branch achieves prestigious CBAHI accreditation

SAUDI ARABIA — Abeer Medical Center's Bawadi Branch has been accredited by the Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), highlighting the hospital’s commitment to delivering top-quality healthcare services to the community...Read More

Dubai healthcare specialist targets Saudi’s public-private partnerships?

SAUDI ARABIA — Amanat Holdings and Saudi infrastructure developer, Mada International Holding have joined forces to tap into Saudi Arabia's surging demand for new infrastructure projects, with a particular emphasis on initiatives initiated by the Ministry of Health...Read More

Dubai Down Syndrome Center reopens, bringing hope after COVID pause

UAE —The Dubai Down Syndrome Center (DDSC)? has reopened its doors on September 13, 2023, at the Mirdif 35 shopping mall, bringing hope and support for individuals aged 13 and above with Down syndrome and their families...Read More

AIMS Healthcare expands in UAE with new Sharjah Branch

UAE — AIMS Healthcare has extended its healthcare offerings by inaugurating a new branch in the bustling city of Sharjah, with the sole aim of providing top-notch home healthcare services to the people of Sharjah...Read More

GLOBAL?NEWS HEADLINES

Moderna?unveils ambitious roadmap for pharma developments

USA — Moderna has unveiled an ambitious roadmap that outlines plans to introduce numerous new medicines, poised to generate substantial revenue even as it aspires to launch up to 15 new products within the next five years, with four expected by 2025...Read More

Sun Pharma joins forces with Pharmazz Inc. to advance stroke treatment

INDIA — Pharmazz, a?pioneering biopharmaceutical company, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries have officially inked a license agreement, setting the stage for the marketing of Tyvalzi (Sovateltide) in India as the first-of-its-kind treatment for cerebral ischemic stroke...Read More

Pioneering XRP Healthcare mobile wallet unveiled for enhanced healthcare access

UNITED KINGDOM — The XRP Healthcare team has introduced the XRPH mobile wallet, now accessible for download on both the App Store and Google Play, meant to enhance?security and privacy of healthcare transactions...Read More

Bayer's new CEO explores potential structural changes

GERMANY — Bill Anderson, the newly appointed CEO of Bayer, is spearheading a strategic revamp that starts with a streamlined approach to management positions, a move geared toward expediting decision-making and breathing new life into the challenged German industrial giant...Read More