1 November 2023
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Tanzania boosts pharmaceutical sector with new factories, aims to reduce imports
TANZANIA — Tanzania’s vice president, Dr. Philip Mpango, has echoed the government’s desire to construct pharmaceutical plants in the country, despite facing opposition from some…
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Egypt’s Almouneer closes US$3.6M seed funding round led by Global Ventures
EGYPT – Egypt-based healthcare digital transformation platform Almouneer has scooped up US$3.6 million in a seed funding round led by Global Ventures, an international venture…
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Lupin receives an EIR for its Mandideep facility from US FDA
INDIA – The United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) has issued an Establishment Inspection Report for Lupin’s manufacturing site in Mandideep in the…
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KEMRI/JICA collaboration enhances regional capacity to respond to public health emergencies
KENYA—Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), a state organization responsible for human health research, has been challenged to enhance its surveillance and emergency response programs. This…
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Pharmaceutical innovations shine on TIME’s list of best inventions for 2023
USA —Seven leading pharmaceutical companies have claimed their place on TIME’s annual list of the Best Inventions for 2023, a testament to the strides made…
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Aspen Medical Products redefines trauma spinal support with innovative integrated system
AUSTRALIA — Aspen Medical Products has introduced the innovative VRTX System, marking a pivotal advancement in spinal support systems for post-operative and trauma care. This…
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FDA issues warning on probiotic products for premature infants
USA — In a recent advisory, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed growing apprehension regarding the safety of probiotic products administered to…
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GE Healthcare and ReLink Medical collaborate to tackle medical device waste
USA — GE Healthcare has joined forces with ReLink Medical in an innovative partnership aimed at addressing the growing issue of medical device waste among…
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Boston Scientific’s new device approvals set to drive future growth
USA — Boston Scientific, based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is on a promising trajectory for 2023 and beyond, with their third-quarter revenue growth of 11% garnering…
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King’s College Hospital launches its new diabetes, endocrine, and obesity clinic in Dubai
UAE – King’s College Hospital has opened a new facility, the King’s Institute of Diabetes, Endocrine, and Obesity (KIDEO) Clinic, within Park Heights Clinics situated…