INDIA – Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has secured the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approval for its eye drops for post-surgery care, Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05%. Following the regulatory approval,…
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Alkem debuts its novel antibiotic for multidrug-resistant bacterial strains in India
INDIA – Alkem Laboratories Ltd. has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its novel antibiotic that is effective against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria under the brand name “Zidavi” in…
Read MoreLupin unveils its digital therapeutics solution for heart care, LYFE
INDIA – Global pharma major Lupin Limited, through its subsidiary Lupin Digital Health, has introduced its digital therapeutics solution for cardiac care, LYFE. Lupin Digital Health said in a release:…
Read MoreNCDC activates emergency operations centre to strengthen Lassa Fever outbreak response
NIGERIA – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated the national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for Lassa Fever to coordinate and strengthen ongoing response activities in…
Read MoreDr. Denis Ogolla appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Bliss Healthcare
KENYA – Bliss Healthcare’s Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Denis Ogolla as the new Chief Operating Officer. The COO position fell vacant after Gabriel Njue was promoted to the…
Read MoreSun Pharma expands its anti-inflammatory portfolio, acquires Aksigen’s key brands
INDIA – Sun Pharma has reached an agreement with Aksigen Hospital Care to acquire three of its anti-inflammatory brands: ‘Disperzyme’, ‘Disperzyme-CD’, and ‘Phlogam’. The three brands include Disperzyme (Trypsin BP…
Read MoreKEMRI calls for nationwide vaccine rollout to stem resurgence of cholera
KENYA – Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has called on the government to roll out a vaccination drive to curb infections caused by the cholera outbreak. According to Nation, KEMRI…
Read MoreTrypa-NO! partnership secures US$6.8m to extend its work for a further 3 years
AFRICA – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced an investment of US$6.8 million to extend the work of the Trypa-NO! partnership for a further 3 years. The Trypa-No! Partnership…
Read MoreMichael Blackwell joins Medtronic as VP of India business, succeeds Madan Krishnan
INDIA – Medtronic plc, a global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions, has appointed Michael Blackwell as Vice President of India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd., effective January 2023. Michael Blackwell…
Read MoreZipline to begin operations in Kenya after successful flight tests
KENYA – Zipline, an American company that designs, manufactures, and operates delivery drones, has partnered with the County Government of Kisumu to conduct test flights of its instant logistics and…
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