Africa & Middle East

The initiative focused on border communities, refugee camps, and other vulnerable areas where frequent cross-border movement increases the risk of disease transmission.

Arprim Consultants presented a master plan and feasibility study led by Principal Architect Jared Momanyi, which sets out a phased approach to meet rising regional healthcare needs.

The minimally invasive procedure was carried out on a 44-year-old woman by Dr. A.B. Gopalamurugan, Structural Interventional Cardiologist at the hospital.

Unlike conventional open surgery, which requires large incisions in the chest and abdomen, MIE uses several small incisions, high-definition imaging, and specialized laparoscopic instruments.

The investment forms part of the hospital’s broader strategy to expand access to next-generation medical technologies despite Lebanon’s ongoing healthcare and economic challenges.

The opening follows the recent launch of the hospital’s first-of-its-kind emergency CT system in Saudi Arabia, which is designed to speed up diagnosis and treatment for stroke and trauma patients.

Following completion of the transaction, the business will operate under the new name Medswana Laborex and become part of CFAO Healthcare’s pan-African network.

The agreement also supports GlobeMed Gulf’s broader strategy of expanding access to high-quality healthcare for its growing base of insured members.

The new Strengthening Public Health Surveillance and Resilient Knowledge for Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa (SPARK-NCD) programme aims to improve disease surveillance, workforce capacity, and integrated care across the continent.

The initiative will support patients with the greatest medical and financial needs by improving access to advanced therapies within a framework aligned with the UAE’s national health insurance system.