Africa & Middle East

The ISO standard evaluates the entire diagnostic process, from sample collection to reporting, ensuring laboratories consistently produce reliable results.

Evaluators examined how the hospital manages patient care across multiple departments, including safety protocols, infection control, medication handling, and continuous quality improvement processes.

The Stage 7 validation confirms that Sultan City has implemented fully electronic clinical documentation, closed-loop medication management systems, advanced clinical decision support tools, and robust data analytics capabilities.

Through a partnership between the Ministry of Health and the WHO, 108 electric obstetric beds and essential maternal health commodities valued at KSh43 million (US$333,000) are being distributed to 45 health facilities across 11 priority counties.

The project forms part of the Kingdom’s broader efforts to strengthen mental health services while expanding private sector participation in healthcare delivery under the Health Sector Transformation Programme.

The transaction concludes a phased investment strategy that steadily increased Amanat’s control over the group.

Jascayd® acts as a selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-4B (PDE4B), a biological pathway linked to inflammation and fibrotic processes in the lungs.

This decision follows a recommendation from the Pandemic Fund’s Accreditation Panel and positions Africa CDC among a select group of institutions authorised to directly receive, manage, and deploy Pandemic Fund resources.

The award places the Centre among the leading innovators in healthcare, particularly in neurotechnology and personalised rehabilitation.

The commitment was announced during a High-Level Emergency Meeting convened by H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi and Chairperson of the African Union.