Africa & Middle East

The Intracept™ Procedure targets the basivertebral nerve, which carries pain signals from damaged vertebral endplates.

The warning comes after an official report from Roche Nigeria, which traced the fake products bearing batch number N2110A09 in Kaduna and Gombe States.

The IMARA–BC initiative targets women aged 40 and above, encouraging them to undergo routine screening so that cancer is detected at stage one or two, when treatment is most effective.

The trial, developed by US-based biopharmaceutical company Opus Genetics, marks a significant step forward in the Emirate’s growing ambition to become a global hub for life sciences and biomedical innovation.

The national rollout of Universal Health Insurance now reaches more communities, while digital transformation accelerates with GoTHOMIS installation reaching 97.8% across public facilities.

The new facility operates as a fully smart, digital-first outpatient center that connects appointments, consultations, diagnostics, pharmacy services, and follow-up care through integrated digital systems.

The partnership will provide JOOTRH with dedicated advanced facilities, including project-specific space for an Advanced Pathology Lab within the hospital.

The alert followed official communication from Roche Nigeria after the pharmaceutical company received multiple complaints from healthcare professionals nationwide.

The upgraded complex features modern operating theatres, an intensive care unit (ICU), a high-dependency unit (HDU), and dedicated teaching spaces that enhance both patient care and medical training.

The healthcare centre serves more than 70,000 patients annually from across Jerash Governorate and neighboring areas, making it a vital healthcare resource for the region.