Partnerships & Mergers
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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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Oman Investment Authority invests in Neuralink as Brain-Computer Interface trials progress
Neuralink’s clinical programme has recorded notable early milestones, including reports that its first human participant successfully operated a computer and typed using neural signals alone.
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Africa CDC launches ARILAC initiative to strengthen laboratory systems across eight African nations
This four-year project seeks to fortify microbiology laboratory systems and expand antimicrobial resistance surveillance across the continent using an integrated One Health approach.
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Abu Dhabi Biobank collaborates with Human Life CORD to advance stem cell therapies in UAE
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.
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Mubadala Bio expands digital healthcare reach through Valeo Health partnership in UAE
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.
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NHLS launches South Africa’s first national diabetes dashboard to enhance real-time patient care
The platform was developed in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health, National Priority Programmes, and the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub (DIH).
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Aster DM Healthcare collaborates with Qatar Charity to expand mobile healthcare access for underserved communities
The partnership operates under Aster Volunteers, reinforcing Aster’s commitment to organised and impact-driven outreach.
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Arcera Life Sciences signs strategic MoU with Fosun Pharma to advance global biotech innovation in Abu Dhabi
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.
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Africa CDC launches high-level committee in Nairobi to reshape global health governance
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