People News
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Africa CDC strengthens scientific leadership with appointment of Prof. Placide Mbala
The appointment comes as Africa intensifies efforts to strengthen its response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak while accelerating the development of African-led medicines, vaccines and outbreak-ready innovations.
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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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Sanner names Dirk Scholz as CFO to drive global Medtech CDMO expansion
The new CFO succeeds Henrik Bøggild, who left the company after three and a half years to pursue another professional opportunity.
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National Cancer Institute of Kenya appoints Dr. Elias Melly as CEO
Dr. Melly currently serves as Kenya’s cancer country counterpart lead for the International Atomic Energy Agency and is affiliated with several global oncology bodies, including the Union for International Cancer Control and the Association of American Cancer Institutes.
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Africa CDC names Ambassador Tordeta Ratebaye as strategic advisor to strengthen health security diplomacy
Ambassador Ratebaye brings decades of experience in diplomacy, public international law, governance, and multilateral negotiation.
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Africa CDC establishes African Strategic Advisory Group on Genomics to improve health security across Africa
The inaugural eight-member ASAG brings together experts in pathogen genomics, human genomics, bioinformatics, clinical genetics, precision medicine, ethics, and public health.
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Royal Philips appoints Marc Zora as new CEO for META region
Zora brings a wealth of experience from his 15-year journey within Philips, during which he has established himself as a trusted leader across multiple markets in the region.
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Africa CDC appoints Prof. Osinbajo as senior strategic advisor
Prof. Osinbajo will help shape Africa’s presence in global health structures, design sustainable financing mechanisms for health systems, and promote regional manufacturing capabilities.
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Roche Diagnostics names Kenyan-born physician Allan Pamba as new UK and Ireland General Manager
Pamba brings to the role a rich combination of frontline medical experience, executive leadership, and a proven track record of driving healthcare access across Africa.
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Cambridge Health Group appoints Wael Abdallah as permanent CEO to drive regional expansion
Abdallah previously served as Chief Investment Officer and has maintained close involvement with Cambridge Health Group for several years.