Africa & Middle East
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Ministry of Defense performs Saudi Arabia’s first Riyadh-Dhahran remote robotic surgery
The procedure used advanced digital infrastructure and high-reliability communications technology to connect medical teams at the two facilities, enabling specialists to perform surgery remotely despite the geographical distance between the sites.
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Egypt explores specialized biotech and health tech investment fund with Gold Rock Venture
Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar discussed the proposed fund and potential areas of cooperation with representatives of Gold Rock Venture during a meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in New Alamein.
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AGC Tenwek Hospital performs Kenya’s first keyhole surgery on newborn
Keyhole surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery, involves making small incisions through which surgeons insert specialized instruments and a camera to perform an operation.
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Abu Dhabi partners with Eight Sleep to study AI-powered sleep technology for sleep apnoea care
The initiative supports Abu Dhabi’s broader strategy to use digital health technologies, real-world evidence and artificial intelligence to advance preventive and personalised healthcare.
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Medcare Dubai launches patient-specific 3D-printed surgical guides for spine care
The technology is designed to improve surgical precision, shorten operating times, reduce blood loss, and accelerate recovery for patients with severe scoliosis and other spinal deformities.
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Bupa CareConnect expands integrated digital healthcare network across Saudi Arabia
Through its collaboration with Al Borg Diagnostics, members can schedule laboratory tests at home, reducing the need to visit healthcare facilities while encouraging earlier diagnosis and routine health monitoring.
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Nyamira Hospital performs first total hip replacement surgeries
The hospital successfully conducted two total hip replacement procedures in a carefully planned three-hour operation led by a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
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Kenya unveils centralized 922 emergency ambulance network across 47 counties
The Centre operates through the SHA 922 Lifeline and will coordinate ambulance deployment, emergency communications, patient referrals and links between emergency responders and health facilities.
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Ethiopia to host WHO Africa Regional Committee meeting in Addis Ababa
More than 600 delegates are expected to attend the Region’s main annual forum for health governance and policymaking.
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NAFDAC partners with University of Oxford in US$5 M Initiative to guard Nigeria’s vaccine supply
The partnership will support Nigeria’s post-marketing vaccine surveillance system by evaluating innovative screening devices and expanding routine laboratory testing for vaccine lots.