Africa & Middle East

The proposal, developed under the Global Fund’s Grant Cycle 8 (GC8), seeks US$339.6 million for HIV, US$16.1 million for TB and US$82.2 million for malaria.

The upgrades complement the Nest360 newborn care project, the installation of 136 modern beds and the introduction of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology at KNH.

These investments include acquiring minority interests in CHG, expanding Cambridge Hospital in Jeddah by 68 beds, developing a 155-bed integrated care hospital in Riyadh and acquiring Cornerstone.

The programme reviews exceptional requests for treatments that fall outside standard coverage limits, helping address individual medical needs.

Trellis Health is adopting an artificial intelligence-centred approach from the outset, allowing it to build its digital infrastructure without the constraints of legacy systems.

The meeting, led by Beginnings Fund Chief Executive Officer Alice Kangethe, focused on implementation arrangements and coordination between the fund and the Ministry of Health.

Newsweek compiled the rankings in collaboration with Statista to recognise hospitals adopting digital technologies in healthcare delivery.

The multidisciplinary project combines archaeology, radiology and molecular research to examine human remains recovered from Umm Al Maa and Al Kharsaah, with international research institutions contributing expertise.

A 2026 review of more than 42,000 breast cancer patients across 28 sub-Saharan African countries found that 63% were diagnosed at an advanced stage.

The framework seeks to address these risks through shared governance principles while allowing countries to retain oversight of their national health information.