Africa & Middle East

Unlike previous Ebola epidemics caused by the Zaire strain, the current Bundibugyo outbreak has no licensed vaccine or approved treatment, making research an urgent public health priority.

The new committee will serve as the highest oversight body for implementing the action plan by providing strategic leadership, policy direction and inter-agency coordination.

The centre will treat patients with a broad range of conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, muscular dystrophy, motor neuron disease, movement disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, ataxia, and dystonia.

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 55 million people worldwide, and that figure is projected to nearly triple by 2050.

The expanded facility will combine inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient specialty clinics, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, neurosciences, sports medicine, physical medicine, and cardiac rehabilitation within a single coordinated care model.

The initiative combines “Care for Her” by Aster Hospitals & Clinics and “Elle by Medcare,” a premium programme offered through Medcare hospitals and medical centres.

Surgeons completed the entire procedure through a 16 mm incision while the patient remained fully awake, eliminating the need for general anaesthesia.

Media, events and digital solutions company unveil new identity to reflect broader regional footprint and integrated business services.

The new system increases the Mega Lab’s haematology testing capacity to more than 1,000 tests per hour while reducing manual handling throughout the testing workflow.

Unlike CAR-T therapy, which requires patient-specific cell modification and lengthy manufacturing, this treatment is delivered as a ready-to-use infusion, making it more accessible in standard hospital settings.