The newly inaugurated Masdar City facility can store more than 100,000 cord blood samples and up to five million biological specimens, making it one of the region’s most advanced health data and biospecimen repositories.
Valeo Health will serve as Mubadala Bio’s exclusive online channel partner, making products from IDS’ longevity and wellness portfolio more widely available through digital platforms.
The platform was developed in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health, National Priority Programmes, and the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub (DIH).
The partnership operates under Aster Volunteers, reinforcing Aster’s commitment to organised and impact-driven outreach.
The partnership aligns with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Abu Dhabi’s Healthcare Life Sciences Vision 2030, which aims to strengthen the emirate’s position as a global healthcare hub.
The AHLMC aims to provide strategic direction and accountability as Africa engages in key global processes, including the Pandemic Agreement, International Health Regulations discussions, UN80-linked reforms, and broader global health financing debates
LAUHS will manage the facility using its physician network, established medical protocols, and integrated healthcare model.
Under the new three-year framework, Africa CDC and AFF will combine their strengths to help countries integrate CHWs into national health systems.
The device collects saliva-free exhaled breath condensate from the distal lung while minimizing contamination from the mouth, upper airways, and environment, and it integrates into standard diagnostic workflows.
The collaboration will enhance the company’s ability to analyze complex datasets, identify promising drug candidates, and significantly reduce the time required to bring medications to patients.