KENYA – Penda Health, a network of high-quality, affordable medical centres, has launched a new medical cover for employees. “Excited to introduce to you an employee health cover that will…
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M.P. Shah Hospital launches Dinshaw Byramjee Dispensary in Nairobi
KENYA – M.P. Shah Hospital has launched the Dinshaw Byramjee Dispensary located along Ronald Ngala Street in Nairobi. The dispensary will not only strengthen access to primary care within Nairobi…
Read MoreJOOTRH set to host neurosurgical camp for Kisumu County and its environs
KENYA – Jaramogi Oginga Oginga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is set to hold an eleven-day camp to offer surgery for brain and spinal diseases. The 11 days camp commences…
Read MoreZimbabwe incorporates One Health approach in strengthening antimicrobial resistance surveillance
ZIMBABWE – Government of Zimbabwe has adopted a ‘One Health’ approach as a guiding principle for working together to address Antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Zimbabwe AMR Country grant consortium and…
Read MoreDubai gears up to host its AEEDC 2023
UAE – The 23rd edition of the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) is scheduled to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 7th…
Read MoreMerck Foundation provides scholarships to increase capacity of African oncologists
AFRICA – Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies through their Cancer Access Program are providing 110 scholarships of One-, two- and three-year fellowship, diplomas and Master’s degree of oncology…
Read MoreBurjeel Holdings and Leejam announce joint venture to build over 60 clinics across Saudi Arabia
UAE – Burjeel Holdings has formed a joint venture with Leejam Sports Company to construct over 60 health facilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Under the terms of the…
Read MoreJICA, Pharmacy and Poisons Board to advance healthcare in Kenya
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…
Read MoreWHO 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…
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