KENYA – Kajiado County Government in Kenya has partnered with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to deliver critical intensive care unit…
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Ghana hosts the 8th Medical Laboratory and Research Scientist Conference
GHANA – Ghana has hosted the 8th annual Medical Laboratory and Research Scientist Conference focused on the need to build local capacity for the manufacturing of vaccine and other medical…
Read MoreSickle Cell Foundation of Ghana hires Professor Solomon Ofori-Acquah as new President
GHANA – The Sickle Cell Foundation of Ghana (SCFG) has named globally renowned researcher and academician Professor Solomon Fiifi Ofori-Acquah as its new President with immediate effect. Prof. Ofori-Acquah brings…
Read MoreCarePoint secures US$10M to accelerate digital health solutions in Africa
AFRICA – Africa-based technology-driven healthcare startup CarePoint has secured US$10 million in a bridge funding round for development of innovative technology-driven solutions to improve healthcare access in the African region.…
Read MoreAfrica achieves major milestones in hand hygiene
AFRICA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged remarkable improvements in hand hygiene along with infection prevention and control (IPC) by African countries in commemoration of the 2022 World…
Read MoremPharma releases annual impact report focused on healthcare delivery
GHANA – Ghanaian mPharma, a leading pan-African healthcare technology company, has released its annual impact report for 2022 which highlights the company’s contributions in addressing challenges in healthcare. The healthtech…
Read MoreGhana’s President Akufo-Addo inaugurates US$35M pharmaceutical manufacturing plant
GHANA – Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has launched a US$35 million pharmaceutical manufacturing plant at Larpleku, Ningo-Prampram District to boost production of intravenous (IV) fluids, antiserums and vaccines.…
Read MoreOver 1 million children vaccinated against malaria in Africa
AFRICA – More than 1 million children have been vaccinated against malaria in a pilot programme for the world’s first malaria vaccine in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi in coordination with…
Read MoreGhana HIV&AIDS Network hires new executives to strengthen management team
GHANA – The Ghana HIV&AIDS Network (GHANET) has appointed five new executives to strengthen its management team, enable operational excellence and support execution of GHANET’s national strategy. Established in 1996,…
Read MoreGhana to build pharmaceutical manufacturing hub to promote local production
GHANA – Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has ordered the establishment of an advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing hub named Pharma Park to promote local pharmaceutical production in the country. The pharmaceutical industry…
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