Africa & Middle East
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WHO backs African Medicines Agency drive to strengthen regulatory systems in Kigali
The meetings brought together regulators, policymakers, pharmaceutical industry representatives and international partners to accelerate regulatory cooperation and improve access to safe, effective and quality-assured medical products across the continent.
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Uganda seeks US$4M to expand HIV prevention efforts nationwide
The proposed funding will support the Uganda AIDS Commission in coordinating prevention activities and expanding public awareness campaigns across the country.
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KNH performs two pioneering nerve reconstruction surgeries in Kenya
The procedures involved Targeted Sensory Reinnervation (TSR), a technique that redirects sensory nerves to help amputees regain sensation through prosthetic limbs.
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Sidra Medicine advances neonatal AI imaging research through global study
Led through the Medical AI Data for All (MAIDA) initiative at Harvard Medical School, the study explored ways to adapt existing AI technologies to neonatal care without requiring hospitals to share patient imaging data centrally.
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Afreximbank backs Nigeria-Barbados US$32M pharmaceutical manufacturing initiative in Barbados
The proposed investment will establish an intravenous (IV) fluids manufacturing facility in Barbados, with an initial annual production capacity of 12 million units and scope for future expansion.
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ART Fertility Clinics partners with Conceivable Life Sciences to explore robotic IVF technology in Abu Dhabi
The proposed collaboration covers laboratory infrastructure, workflow integration, training for clinical and laboratory teams, and the validation and regulatory requirements for potential deployment.
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Magrabi Health places three Saudi facilities among Newsweek’s top 175 ophthalmology centres for 2027
The recognised facilities are Magrabi Health Eye in North Jeddah, Eye and Dental in Makkah, and Magrabi Health Eye and Ear on Madina Road in Jeddah.
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NAFDAC introduces measures to cut product registration costs for Nigerian MSMEs
By reducing registration barriers, NAFDAC aims to encourage more small manufacturers to formalise their operations and bring products into the regulated market.
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WHO launches Africa Health Data Forum in Nairobi to strengthen health information systems
Held under the theme “Better Data, Better Health for All,” the Forum brings together governments, health experts, development partners, academic institutions, civil society and private sector representatives.
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Kenya moves closer to ending Ebola outbreak after all seven patients recover
The Ministry will now observe a 42-day period without new infections before formally declaring the outbreak over.