KENYA – Officials from Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) have held a discussion on the opportunities in clinical trials and drug manufacturing in…
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WHO activates its Emergency Medical Teams to respond to current cholera outbreak
MALAWI – The World Health Organization (WHO) has activated its Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) network following the recent request for assistance from the government, as part of the continued support…
Read MoreKEMRI launches laboratory platform for research in new and re-emerging pandemics
KENYA – The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has launched a new bespoke laboratory platform for research in new and re-emerging pandemics and outbreak containment. These new facilities to be…
Read MoreMaharashtra University of Health Sciences ties up with IIT-Bombay for healthcare innovation
INDIA — The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) has teamed up with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) for health and innovation research. MUHS inks pact with…
Read MoreIndian health tech startup Orange Health makes senior leadership changes
INDIA – Orange Health, a technology-led health tech startup based in India, has announced senior leadership changes to support its growth journey towards profitability in the diagnostics space. Bengaluru-based Orange…
Read MoreMoH of Kenya introduces HPV DNA testing in 27 county referral hospitals
KENYA – The Ministry of Health has introduced HPV DNA testing in 27 county referral hospitals in a renewed effort by the government to fight against the rising burden of…
Read MorePublic health interventions improves situation in Malawi – Amref Health Africa
MALAWI – Amref Health Africa in Malawi has reported significant progress in improving the health of local communities through public health interventions in the country. According to Country Manager for…
Read MoreFujifilm completes acquisition of Inspirata’s digital pathology business
USA – Fujifilm has acquired Inspirata’s Dynamyx digital pathology technology to strengthen its efforts in delivering high-quality and affordable diagnostic imaging services. In December 2022, Fujifilm and Florida-based company Inspirata…
Read MoreBioNTech introduces US$43M plasmid DNA manufacturing site in Germany
GERMANY – BioNTech SE has completed the US$43 million (€40m) construction of its first proprietary plasmid DNA manufacturing facility in Marburg, Germany, to produce an important building block in mRNA-based…
Read MoreRoche announces key appointments to its Corporate Executive Committee
SWITZERLAND – Roche has elected Teresa Graham as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Roche Pharmaceuticals and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee, effective March 2023. Teresa Graham…
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