Africa & Middle East

Under the new law, TPAs must register in a special official registry and can only operate within the activities approved under that registration.

CHG is currently the largest post-acute care provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with more than 700 beds across its network.

The opening of Mahout Hospital reflects Oman’s ongoing strategy to improve health security and ensure that all citizens have access to reliable care regardless of location.

Governments and private institutions across the GCC are investing unprecedented sums into healthcare infrastructure, recruiting top talent, and acquiring cutting-edge technology.

Under the new three-year framework, Africa CDC and AFF will combine their strengths to help countries integrate CHWs into national health systems.

Under the first phase of the development programme, DHCA is advancing infrastructure that supports long-term healthcare growth and investment in the free zone.

The facility introduces advanced treatment services previously unavailable locally, allowing patients to receive care within the city rather than travelling to other regions.

Spina bifida is a congenital condition in which the baby’s spine and spinal cord fail to close properly during early pregnancy.

Spread across approximately 20,000 square metres, the plant is equipped with automated production lines and advanced quality control laboratories built to international pharmaceutical standards.

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Jaco Viljoen, who led the operation, said the emotional impact of the conventional treatment plan was clear when he discussed it with the teenager and his family.