TANZANIA—The Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation Tanzania (CCBRT), a Non-governmental (NGO) not-for-profit hospital, and Catholic Relief Services have synergized their efforts to create awareness and fundraise for free or low-cost clubfoot…
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Zambia to set up Medical Oxygen production plant at Kitwe Teaching Hospital
ZAMBIA— The Ministry of Health (MOH) Zambia via the support of the government of Sweden, the United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS), and the United Children’s Education Fund has…
Read MoreDigital healthcare startup EMGuidance launches new digital prescription tool
SOUTH AFRICA— Essential Medical Guidance (EMGuidance), has launched PrescriBIT, an e-scripting mobile application, that will transform the way prescriptions are managed and shared in South Africa. EMGuidance is an established…
Read MoreAbu Dhabi’s DoH ties up with Eli Lilly to boost clinical research capacities, life sciences sector
UAE – The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has signed a collaboration agreement with pharma giant Eli Lilly to boost clinical research capabilities and strengthen the life sciences…
Read MoreTabuk Pharmaceuticals pens distribution deal with Levolta Pharmaceuticals
SAUDI ARABIA – Tabuk Pharmaceuticals, the largest privately-owned pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia, has entered into an exclusive license and distribution agreement with Pennsylvania-based Levolta Pharmaceuticals. The goal of the…
Read MoreAster Pharmacy and Spinneys launch new wellness co-venture
UAE – Aster Pharmacy and Arabian multinational supermarket chain Spinneys have completed the formation of Zest Pharmacy, a 50-50 joint venture focused on premium wellness. Aster Pharmacy, a part of…
Read MoreAbu Dhabi’s SKMC, SSMC, and Tawam Hospital earn institutional accreditation from Royal College Canada
UAE – Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), and Tawam Hospital have received institutional accreditation from the Royal College Canada International (RCI). All three facilities have…
Read MoreZulekha Healthcare Group launches its month-long campaign to combat cervical cancer
UAE – Zulekha Healthcare Group has begun its month-long ‘Chance to Change’ campaign to raise public awareness on the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer among women in the…
Read MoreWingcopter and Siemens Healthineers collaborate to utilize drones for medical supply transport in Africa
MALAWI — Wingcopter, a provider of drone delivery systems solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens Healthineers. Under this partnership, Wingcopter’s drone delivery system will be utilized…
Read MoreGE HealthCare to showcase its sophisticated medical solutions at Africa Health ExCon 2023
EGYPT – GE HealthCare is set to showcase its medical devices, sophisticated diagnostics, and healthcare solutions at the 2023 edition of Africa Health ExCon, the biggest medical exhibition, and conference…
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