People News
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Kenya Medical Association appoints Dr Wendy Kimbui as new CEO
As Chief Executive Officer, Dr Kimbui will lead the Association’s operations as it continues to represent doctors and engage on healthcare issues in Kenya.
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UK nurse Agimol Pradeep wins 2026 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award
Her contributions to patient access, community engagement and healthcare capacity have earned her recognition including the British Empire Medal.
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WHO appoints Dr. Vanessa Kerry as Special Envoy to strengthen sustainable health financing
Kerry will work with governments, development partners, multilateral institutions, civil society and the private sector to advocate for stronger health systems and more sustainable health financing.
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Sanner Group names Jean Edouard Rabier as Chief Business Development Officer
The appointment of Rabier is intended to help Sanner maximize these expanded capabilities by developing new markets, strengthening relationships with customers, and supporting the company’s international growth strategy.
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Ethiopia’s Health Minister elected Chairperson of WHO Africa Regional Committee
As Chairperson, Dr. Mekdes will lead deliberations and decision-making among the 47 Member States of the WHO African Region throughout the session.
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Botswana appoints Dr Neo Tapela as new Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary
Dr Tapela holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Harvard University.
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M.P. Shah Hospital names Dr. Kalpesh Patel as new board chairman
The appointments will see Dr. Patel take over the chairmanship from Dr. Manoj Shah, who has led the Board through a period of significant development for the Nairobi-based hospital.
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Novo Nordisk appoints Venkat Kalyan as General Manager for GCC operations
Kalyan brings nearly 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, including 18 years with Novo Nordisk.
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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.