Africa & Middle East

Under the partnership, M42 will support Botswana’s efforts to transform its healthcare system through digital health, genomics, precision medicine and workforce development.

Uganda completed the monitoring period without detecting further transmission, providing an additional safeguard that no transmission chains linked to the imported case had been missed.

As Chairperson, Dr. Mekdes will lead deliberations and decision-making among the 47 Member States of the WHO African Region throughout the session.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect several organs, including the joints, skin, kidneys, brain and cardiovascular system.

The agreement covers 129 countries, including all African nations, and gives Aspen rights across both public and private healthcare sectors.

Dr Tapela holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Harvard University.

Minapharm’s candidate is the fifth Bundibugyo-specific vaccine supported by CEPI as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) responds to a rapidly escalating outbreak.

The replenishment will restore supplies at facilities in Tshwane, Johannesburg and Sedibeng that experienced temporary shortages after demand exceeded initial projections following the programme’s rollout in June 2026.

Unlike conventional open surgery, the technique allows surgeons to perform the procedure through small incisions using specialised instruments controlled from a surgical console.

The issuance forms part of Emzor’s broader US$29.6 million bond programme, which is designed to provide capital for the company’s growth and operational needs.