KENYA – The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to set up an emergency response hub in Nairobi, Kenya from where the multinational body will coordinate emergency response needs for the…
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Lesotho expands quality critical care capacity with new ICU beds and ventilators
LESOTHO – Lesotho is set to open an ultramodern eight-bed intensive care unit (ICU) at Mafeteng Hospital in southwestern Lesotho that will feature a ventilator with piped oxygen, a dedicated…
Read MoreSiemens Healthineers not selling off its ultrasound division – CFO
USA – Siemens Healthineers plans to retain ownership of its ultrasound division, according to an article by Reuters that quoted Siemens executives as reinforcing the company’s commitment to the business.…
Read MoreMozambique hosts workshop focused on community-led monitoring of HIV services
MOZAMBIQUE – Mozambique has hosted an eventful three-day workshop in Maputo targeted at increasing knowledge on principles of community-led monitoring (CLM) and harmonizing the program implementation guide across the country…
Read MoreGE Healthcare recalls nearly 118K ventilator backup batteries, classified as Class I by US FDA
USA – GE Healthcare has identified an issue nearly 117,000 batteries manufactured since April 1, 2019, in which they run out of power before they’re supposed to and initiated a…
Read MoreEHCS, IFC partner in construction of revolutionary medical hub in Cairo
EGYPT – Private healthcare developer Egyptians for Health Care Services (EHCS) has partnered with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to back the construction and operation of a futuristic medical center dubbed…
Read MorePfizer, Roivant spin out new company to advance anti-inflammatory drugs
USA – Pfizer and Roivant Sciences have formed a company to develop anti-inflammatory drugs, announcing that the new biotech, named Priovant Therapeutics, will advance two Pfizer treatments for autoimmune conditions,…
Read MoreScale up investments in mental healthcare of frontline workers to advance health systems resilience: AKU
KENYA – A recent study conducted by researchers from the Aga Khan University (AKU) highlights the importance of scaling up investments in mental health interventions for frontline healthcare workers to…
Read MoreArch Venture Partners bags US$3B for biotech startup investing
USA – ARCH Venture Partners has closed on nearly US$3 billion for its 12th flagship fund, which will focus on early-stage biotechnology companies. The fund is the largest to date…
Read MoreMerck & Co. rolls out digital sciences studio for biomedical startups
USA – Merck & Co. has introduced an initiative aimed at assisting early-stage biomedical startups that are working on innovative technologies for drug discovery and development. The Merck Digital Sciences…
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