The procedure, carried out in Damaturu, represents the first time such an advanced maxillofacial surgery has been conducted in a state-owned hospital in the region.
The development marks another milestone for the West African nation, which was certified free of wild poliovirus in 2019 by the Africa Regional Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication.
The continental framework outlines actions to expand newborn screening, early diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, financing, advocacy, local production of commodities, research, and integrated care systems.
MIEBO contains the active ingredient perfluorohexyloctane and is the first prescription eye drop designed to target tear evaporation directly, one of the primary causes of dry eye disease.
The newly established caucus aims to strengthen political leadership, policy development, financing, and accountability in the national fight against TB.
To achieve the accreditation, Fakeeh University Hospital adopted the internationally recognized “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” framework developed by WHO and UNICEF.
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.
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.
Through this partnership, Almarai is strengthening its healthcare-focused corporate social responsibility efforts by supporting access to essential eye treatment for vulnerable communities.
The initiative builds on PureLab’s expansive diagnostic footprint, which includes more than 145 laboratories, over 1,400 licensed clinical professionals, and more than 50 accreditations across its testing network.