Africa & Middle East
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Africa CDC launches study to test mobile phone messaging for improving tuberculosis treatment adherence in Ethiopia and Liberia
Funded by a USD100, 000 grant from the World Bank, the study runs from 17 November to 12 December 2025.
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Egypt’s Ahl Masr Hospital opens safe women’s clinic to combat gender-based violence.
The clinic addresses a critical need revealed by hospital data showing that 20% of burn cases directly result from violence against women.
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Half of heart attacks in younger women due to non-artery blockage causes, Mayo Clinic study reveals
The study found that over half of heart attacks in women under 65 were linked to nontraditional causes such as spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), embolism, and other conditions unrelated to artery plaque.
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bioMérieux opens its regional headquarters in Riyadh to advance diagnostics innovation
The facility will serve as a central hub for driving innovation, fostering partnerships, and delivering enhanced customer support throughout the region.
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IMPALA Study finds two-monthly injectable HIV treatment safe and preferred by African patients
Results showed that the injectable regimen performed just as well as the daily oral dolutegravir-based therapy (TLD) but helped reduce the burden of daily medication.
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Ethiopia launches fourth National Action Plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
Ethiopia’s updated action plan reinforces its leadership role in the continent’s fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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DRC declares end to the 16th Ebola outbreak after 42 days without new cases
The outbreak, which marked the 16th recorded in the DRC, centered in Kasai Province and began on 4 September 2025.
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KFSHRC to host international robotic surgery summit in Riyadh
The international event brings together leading experts and practitioners from around the world to share knowledge, advance modern surgical techniques, and shape the future of robotic surgery.
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LMHRA secures USD9 million PPP with QMS to build advanced medicine quality control lab in Liberia
This new facility aims to help Liberia achieve WHO Maturity Level 3, a benchmark the country has sought for decades without success.
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SAKINA partners with SSMC to launch specialised women’s mental health clinic in Abu Dhabi
The clinic provides full psychological assessments along with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and tailored support specifically designed for women experiencing emotional distress.