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Fakeeh University Hospital earns Global BFHI accreditation for maternal excellence
To achieve the accreditation, Fakeeh University Hospital adopted the internationally recognized “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” framework developed by WHO and UNICEF.
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Stryker expands vascular portfolio with US$835 M acquisition of Amplitude Vascular Systems
The acquisition follows Stryker’s earlier move into the vascular intervention market through its approximately US$4.9 billion purchase of Inari Medical in 2025.
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Kenya signs landmark IVI agreement to host the Africa vaccine research hub in Nairobi
Under the partnership, IVI will collaborate closely with institutions such as the Kenya Medical Research Institute, the Kenya BioVax Institute, and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board to support vaccine development, manufacturing, and regulatory strengthening.
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ITWORX Education collaborates with Global Medical City to implement AI-powered hospital management platform in Egypt
Under the partnership, ITWORX Education will implement Avicenna, its advanced Health Information System (HIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, across Global Medical City’s hospital ecosystem.
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M42 partners with Diaverum to launch AI-powered kidney.com platform to boost kidney health awareness
The platform debuted across the UAE, France, Germany, Portugal, and the UK, with additional international rollouts planned in the coming months.
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Egypt expands mental health services in Universal Health Insurance facilities
Under the system, 2,100 cases were referred to Egypt’s psychological support hotline 16328, while 1,625 patients were directed to the national electronic mental health and addiction treatment platform.
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Kenya unveils major push for local vaccine manufacturing as French Minister visits BioVax Institute
The next phase will focus on installing and validating fill-and-finish equipment, strengthening quality control systems, building specialized workforce capacity, and preparing for compliant vaccine manufacturing.
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Sidra Medicine receives ZEISS labs@location Recognition for advanced Imaging Excellence in Qatar
Through this collaboration, ZEISS supports the development of innovative imaging applications, provides scientific training opportunities, enables expert demonstrations, and facilitates knowledge exchange among research communities worldwide.
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Thumbay Group breaks ground on region’s first integrated private psychiatric hospital
The facility will include inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, neuro-rehabilitation units, addiction recovery programs, and specialized treatment areas for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and child and adolescent psychiatry.
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Cipla South Africa to supply critical childhood vaccines in new state tender
The pharmaceutical company submitted bids across several critical childhood immunisation categories, including the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV10), Rotavirus vaccine, and paediatric Hepatitis B vaccine.