UAE — Burjeel Holdings, a regional healthcare provider listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, has unveiled its groundbreaking Advanced Gynaecology Institute. This institute aims to provide sophisticated and multidisciplinary…
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UAE launches nationwide two-month campaign to screen for hypertension
UAE— The UAE is taking a proactive stance on public health by offering free blood pressure screenings to 50,000 people in an ambitious two-month initiative. The Ministry of Health and…
Read MoreIvan Saltzman steps down as Dis-Chem CEO after 45 years, passes baton to Rui Morais
SOUTH AFRICA — After 45 years at the helm of Dis-Chem, Ivan Saltzman, who co-founded the company with his wife Lynette in 1978, will step down as the chief executive…
Read MoreBetaLife Health leads the way in revolutionizing blood donation management in Africa
NIGERIA — In an unprecedented move, BetaLife Health has launched a cloud-based platform that connects hospitals and blood centers across Africa, revolutionizing the efficient flow of life-saving blood products to…
Read MoreNamibia declares outbreak of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) following fatality
NAMIBIA — Namibia has declared an outbreak of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) after one person died from the disease in the capital city of Windhoek, according to the government. The…
Read MoreGuidepost introduces AI-powered chatbot to enhance diabetes management in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA — Guidepost, a South African health tech company, has successfully completed its trial period and is now launching an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot designed to assist individuals with…
Read MoreTanZaEye and Roman Catholic Church collaborate to construct state-of-the-art eye theater clinic in Katavi region
TANZANIA —TanZaEye, in collaboration with the Roman Catholic Church, has successfully constructed a state-of-the-art St Aloyce eye theater clinic in Mpanda Municipality, Katavi Region. The establishment of this eye facility,…
Read MorePAET invests over US$380,000 to construct health center in Tanzania
TANZANIA — PanAfrican Energy Tanzania (PAET) has reaffirmed its dedication to improving the well-being of local communities by making a substantial investment in a state-of-the-art health center in Chumo ward,…
Read MoreRwanda set to host newly founded Africa Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation
RWANDA— Rwanda is set to host the headquarters of the newly established African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF), a venture launched by the African Development Bank (AfDB) aimed at enhancing the…
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