31 January 2023
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Dr. Reddy’s blockbuster drug Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion enters the U.S. market
INDIA – Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has secured the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approval for its eye drops for post-surgery care, Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion…
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Alkem debuts its novel antibiotic for multidrug-resistant bacterial strains in India
INDIA – Alkem Laboratories Ltd. has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its novel antibiotic that is effective against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria under…
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Lupin unveils its digital therapeutics solution for heart care, LYFE
INDIA – Global pharma major Lupin Limited, through its subsidiary Lupin Digital Health, has introduced its digital therapeutics solution for cardiac care, LYFE. Lupin Digital…
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NCDC activates emergency operations centre to strengthen Lassa Fever outbreak response
NIGERIA – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated the national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for Lassa Fever to coordinate and…
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Dr. Denis Ogolla appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Bliss Healthcare
KENYA – Bliss Healthcare’s Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Denis Ogolla as the new Chief Operating Officer. The COO position fell vacant after Gabriel…
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Sun Pharma expands its anti-inflammatory portfolio, acquires Aksigen’s key brands
INDIA – Sun Pharma has reached an agreement with Aksigen Hospital Care to acquire three of its anti-inflammatory brands: ‘Disperzyme’, ‘Disperzyme-CD’, and ‘Phlogam’. The three…
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KEMRI calls for nationwide vaccine rollout to stem resurgence of cholera
KENYA – Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has called on the government to roll out a vaccination drive to curb infections caused by the cholera…
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Trypa-NO! partnership secures US$6.8m to extend its work for a further 3 years
AFRICA – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced an investment of US$6.8 million to extend the work of the Trypa-NO! partnership for a further…
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Michael Blackwell joins Medtronic as VP of India business, succeeds Madan Krishnan
INDIA – Medtronic plc, a global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions, has appointed Michael Blackwell as Vice President of India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd.,…
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Zipline to begin operations in Kenya after successful flight tests
KENYA – Zipline, an American company that designs, manufactures, and operates delivery drones, has partnered with the County Government of Kisumu to conduct test flights…