Africa & Middle East

“Nada” functions as a secure digital assistant that allows healthcare professionals to stay fully focused on patients rather than administrative tasks.

The study analysed more than 187,000 laboratory test results from 205 laboratories located in 14 African countries, including Nigeria, using samples collected between 2016 and 2019.

SMA is a rare genetic neuromuscular disease that gradually weakens the muscles needed for movement, swallowing, and breathing, often leading to severe disability if left untreated.

The 2026 edition of the prestigious international award will be hosted in New Delhi, India, marking another milestone in celebrating excellence in nursing on a truly global stage.

The declaration followed a three-day national technical workshop held in Monrovia from 15–17 December 2025, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO).

This mission represented Mercy Ships’ fifth visit to Madagascar since 1996 and the second consecutive field service of the Africa Mercy in the port city of Tamatave.

This initiative aligns with the Ministry’s National Cancer Plan 2023–2028 and represents a key step in advancing Lebanon’s cancer control strategy.

This hub will enable closer collaboration with health authorities, clinicians, scientific associations, medical societies, and institutional partners throughout the Middle East and Africa.

The newly accredited program will deliver an extensive curriculum covering trauma and emergency management, sports injuries, joint replacement surgeries, and pediatric orthopedic care.

The project will generate between 500 and 700 direct jobs and feature advanced digital infrastructure to ensure operational efficiency, traceability, and robust quality control.