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Hikma Pharmaceuticals enters agreement to acquire assets of GSK’s Egyptian subsidiary
Hikma Pharmaceuticals has entered into a non-binding term sheet with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for the purposes of potentially acquiring GSK’s interests in Egypt and Tunisia
54gene unveils scientific research laboratory in Lagos State, Nigeria
54gene has unveiled its new lab in Lagos State, Nigeria, capable of human whole genome sequencing and a variety of other scientific investigations.
Kenya adopts Trusted Travel digital tool for COVID-19 test result verification
Kenya announced the launch of its Trusted Travel platform, based on the Africa CDC Trusted Travel platform, becoming the first country to adopt the platform for managing travels during the COVID-19 pandemic.
[South Africa] Siemens partners with GIZ to Cecilia Makiwane Hospital
Siemens South Africa has partnered with GIZ, and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development to provide a separate modular hospital solution to the Cecilia Makiwane Hospital in East London.
Africa Medical Supplies Platform opens COVID-19 vaccines pre-orders for 55 African Union Member States
The Africa Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP), on behalf of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has commenced the COVID-19 vaccines pre-order programme for all African Union Member States
GSK, Novartis partner to support scientific research into genetic diversity in Africa
GSK and Novartis announced the launch of a collaboration to support high-quality scientific research investigating the link between genetic diversity across different regions in Africa and its potential impact on response to drug therapeutics.
WHO urges governments to promote healthy food in public facilities
A new WHO Action framework for developing and implementing public food procurement and service policies for a healthy diet aims to increase the availability of healthy food through setting nutrition criteria for food served and sold in public settings.
FAO reports major progress towards eradicating sheep and goat plague
Globally, the number of outbreaks of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), also known as sheep and goat plague, fell by two-thirds in recent years.
[Kenya] Butterfly Network partners with Access Afya to deepen telemedicine in maternal care
Butterfly Network, Inc., an innovative digital health company that is working to enable universal access to superior medical imaging, has partnered with Access Afya in advancing health care on the ground in Kenya, facilitated by TechEmerge Health through the Global Tech Challenge.
[Kenya] IndyGeneUS AI and Afya Rekod Partner On New Health Data Platform
IndyGeneUS has announced a strategic partnership with Afya Rekod, Kenya’s premier patient-driven health data platform company to launch a new Genomics-Integrated health data platform.
Global Fund grants $8.54 billion to fight against HIV, TB and malaria
In 2020, the Global Fund signed 157 grants for a total of $$8.54 billion for lifesaving HIV, TB and malaria programs and to strengthen systems for health. The grants will begin implementation this month.
Egypt’s life science startup Nawah Scientific raises $1m round for market expansion
Egyptian life science startup Nawah Scientific announced the the closing a second pre-series A round of $1 million in mixed equity and debt capital, raising its total funding to $2 million.
Egyptian telemedicine startup Docspert Health secures funding round for geographical expansion
Docspert Health, a telemedicine startup with operations in the UK and Egypt, announced it has successfully closed Six-Figure USD investment in seed funding from Flat6Labs and a group of angel investors in the UK and USA.
Boehringer Ingelheim, Comdata, Safran among best places to work for in Africa, report
Boehringer Ingelheim, Teleperformance, Comdata Group, Dell and Lundbeck are among the top best places to work for in Africa according to the prestigious “Best Places To Work” certification program.
UNICEF, WHO, IFRC and MSF announce establishment of global Ebola vaccine stockpile
International health and humanitarian organizations UNICEF, WHO, IFRC and MSF announced announced the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure outbreak response.
Pfizer appoints Patrick van der Loo as Regional President for Africa and the Middle East
Global pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer has appointed Patrick van der Loo as Regional President for Africa and the Middle East (AfME) region.
Play Zuri launches its mHealth app in Kenya to help connect patients with doctors
E-health startup Play Zuri Health, a branch of the Play Communications Limited has today launched its mhealth app in Kenya
Embracing Machine Learning in every organisation and every vertical, says AURA co-founder
Pantanowitz says when it comes to implementing ML systems, it is important for enterprises to have the appropriate skill sets available whether in-house or via consultants.
[Nigeria] Ventures Platform Foundation opens applications for Gov Labs incubation programme
Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF), the social impact arm of Ventures Platform Hub, has opened applications for its latest incubation programme, Gov Labs.
Canada supports UN-Habitat to design resilient and inclusive hospitals in Mozambique
UN-Habitat along with Mozambique’s Health Ministry and the Canadian Government launched a project to ensure health facilities can withstand disasters such as cyclones, strong winds, floods and earthquakes.
Kenyan e-health startup Damu-Sasa receives a $20,000 grant funding from Villgro Africa
Kenyan e-health startup Damu-Sasa has received a $20,000 grant funding from Villgro Africa to enable it to enhance its contributions to mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
DFC announces initiatives to expand U.S. investment and development in Morocco
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer and Prosper Africa Executive Chairman Adam Boehler announced a series of efforts to expand U.S. investment in Morocco.
EIB launches €50 million Africa pharmaceutical manufacturing initiative
The European Investment Bank has launched the first ever scheme to strengthen local production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Africa and scale up drug manufacturing essential to improve public health.
Kenya's Mbali Health wins $5000 IBM and David Clark Cause’s Call for Code Challenge
Kenya's Mbali Health are the winners of IBM and David Clark Cause’s 2020 Call for Code Global Challenge for designing the Mbali Health application that connects patients to care providers in a socially distanced way.
World Bank approves $150m to support human capital development program in Rwanda
The World Bank approved $150 million in IDA financing for a program of policy and institutional reforms intended to accelerate human capital development for inclusive economic growth in Rwanda.
Sartorius invests in pharmaceutical training in Tanzania
Global pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment supplier Sartorius is supporting an aid project to improve pharmaceutical training in Tanzania. The company’s donation of 85,000 euros will go to action medeor, the European medical aid organization.
[Malawi] FDH Bank partners with MASM for digital payments
FDH Bank signed a partnership agreement with health insurance provider Medical Aid Society of Malawi (MASM) to simplify digital payment processes.
Babylon to digitize Rwanda's health centers
Global tech company Babylon will support the Government of Rwanda in their latest project to digitize their healthcare system by introducing digital tools, such as digitally enabled triage, to over-stretched government healthcare centers.
Healthtech startup Ilara Health raises $3.75m to provide life-saving diagnostics across sub-Saharan Africa
Ilara Health, a healthtech startup focused on bringing essential, affordable and life-saving diagnostics to African consumers, raised $3.75 million in Series A funding to expand its diagnostic reach across the continent.
Africa CDC, COMESA to collaborate in promoting safe trade
Discussions between the Africa Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) and COMESA are on course to establish useful collaborations on healthy trade during and post Covid-19.
WHO launches year-long campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a year-long global campaign for World No Tobacco Day 2021 - “Commit to Quit."
Bolloré Transport & Logistics to supply medical warehousing solutions to UNHCR Sudan
Bolloré Transport & Logistics has been awarded a contract to provide medical warehousing solutions to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Sudan.
Nigerian logistics startup Kobo360, IFC invite for innovative cooling solution projects in Nigeria
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in partnership with Kobo360, an African digital logistics platform, announced an open call for innovators from around the world to bring climate-smart, temperature-controlled logistics (TCL) cooling solutions to Nigeria.
European Union, African Union partner to scale up preparedness for health emergencies
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launched a new partnership initiative to strengthen the capacity of Africa CDC.
[Kenya] MYDAWA, AstraZeneca partner to bolster patient commitment
AstraZeneca announced its partnership with MYDAWA as part of its commitment to work towards a future where all people have access to sustainable healthcare solutions for life changing treatment and prevention.
Amref establishes independent commission to review progress towards Universal Health Coverage in Africa
Amref Health Africa has established an independent commission to review the continent’s progress towards achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) targets by 2030.
[South Africa] BroadReach announces partnership with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare
BroadReach Group has today announced its role as a partner on the recently launched Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare.
Cainiao and Ethiopian Airlines to launch air freight service for medicines
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics arms of Alibaba Group Holdings Limited, has announced its partnership with Ethiopian Airlines to launch a special cold chain air freight for the transportation of temperature-controlled medicines from Shenzhen Airport.
[South Africa] KiaraHealth taps SAP cloud solution to streamline operations
Companies wishing to transform their operations through digital technologies often face a hard choice: stay with a legacy system and make the best of a legacy investment, or transition to a new digital platform but risk causing disruptions.
Evercare Group adopts Uptodate Advanced across hospitals in Africa and India
Wolters Kluwer has announced that the Evercare Group, an impact-driven healthcare network in emerging markets, has chosen UpToDate® Advanced to enhance patient care and quality throughout its group.
[Column] Joseph Magero: Tackling tobacco harm in the era of misinformation
Everyone wants to reduce the approximately 30,000 annual tobacco-related deaths in Kenya; so it’s especially disappointing to see the nay-sayers undermining our best opportunity to do just that.
Lagos State Health Management, First Bank partner to promote access to affordable healthcare in Nigeria
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has partnered with First Bank of Nigeria to utilise its over 13,000 Firstmonie Agents as payment channels for the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS).
[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: Celebrating startups and digital businesses that are uplifting African communities
The positive, far-reaching impact the digital economy has had on various industries has also translated into benefitting and changing the lives of individuals, families, and communities across our continent
WHO calls for reinvigorated action to fight malaria
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on countries and global health partners to step up the fight against malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
AFD, CIRAD partner to develop sustainable management management tools for zoonotic diseases in Zimbabwe
The French Development Agency (AFD) and the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) signed an agreement to develop the Zimbabwean agricultural sector’s capacity in biotechnology.
Seychelles ratifies the Treaty for establishment of the African Medicines Agency
The Republic of Seychelles became the fourth AU member states to ratify the Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) and deposited the instrument of accession to the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union.
African Academy of Sciences, partners launch Africa’s first online Clinical Trial Community
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), the Africa Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) together with global partners launched Africa’s First Online Clinical Trial Community (CTC).
Grifols, Egyptian government partner to boost plasma-derived medicines self-sufficiency in the Middle East and Africa
Grifols, one of the world’s leading producers of plasma-derived medicines and the Government of Egypt signed a strategic agreement to further develop the Egyptian plasma-derivatives market and promote its self-sufficiency.
Tony Blair Institute and Oracle Launch Africa vaccine management in the cloud
The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) and Oracle have brought cloud technology to Africa to manage public health programs.
11th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared over
An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is over, the government announced after a five-month response supported by the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners.
Drug-resistant infections threaten to become next pandemic, FAO
As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) drastically rises threatening to turn into the next pandemic with serious implications for global health, agri-food systems and economies, FAO is calling on actors to prevent the spread of drug-resistant microbes.
WHO launches assistive technology capacity assessment tool
WHO has developed the assistive technology capacity assessment (ATA-C) tool, a system-level tool to evaluate a country’s capacity to finance, regulate, procure and provide assistive technology.
Ethiopia achieved positive poverty reduction but inequalities persist, report
Over the last two decades, Ethiopia has registered fast economic growth which has led to significant national poverty reduction.
Ibnsina Pharma acquires 75% stake in Egyptian health and beauty products startup 3elagi
Ibnsina Pharma signed an agreement to acquire 75% stake in Egyptian health and beauty products startup 3elagi Tech, a platform that links pharmacies with patients to order medicines and cosmetics online.
Delmonte Kenya targets 10,000 women with health and empowerment programme
Food processor, Del Monte Kenya Limited (DMKL) has officially launched its Women's Health and Empowerment program with a six-day employee awareness campaign.
DPI, CDC partner to create $750m biopharmaceutical platform to broaden access of vital specialty generic drugs across Africa
Development Partners International (DPI) through its ADP III fund, CDC Group, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have joined forces in a ground-breaking deal to create a major new player in the pan-African pharmaceuticals industry.
WFP, China support government efforts in strengthening food security in Lesotho
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a contribution from the People’s Republic of China that has helped WFP reach vulnerable people with food and nutrition assistance.
USAID provides additional $136.5m in Nigeria under bilateral Development Objective Agreement
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced additional development assistance resources of $136.5 million to continue supporting the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
EU provides additional €17.2m to support health systems in Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan
The European Union has approved an additional €17.2 million through the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) to support coronavirus preparedness in Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan.
UNICEF, WHO call for emergency action to avert measles and polio epidemics
UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an urgent call to action to avert major measles and polio epidemics as COVID-19 continues to disrupt immunization services worldwide.
Philips, African Union join forces to create access to healthcare solutions in Africa
Royal Philips, global leader in health technology, and the African Union announced a new partnership aimed to strengthen healthcare infrastructures and access to care in African Union Member States by improving access to medical equipment.
Fears of Polio spike among children in South Sudan
A spike in polio cases raises deep concerns over the further spread of polio in South Sudan, compounded by low levels of sanitation and health care available, Save the Children warned.
EU provides €100m to Mozambique for education, health and social protection
The European Commission and the Government of Mozambique have signed a budget support programme worth €100 million to respond to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19.
[South Africa] Aspen, Johnson & Johnson partner to manufacture investigational COVID-19 vaccine candidate
Aspen announced that Aspen Pharmacare has entered into a preliminary agreement with two of Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, for the technical transfer and proposed commercial manufacture of their COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
[Kenya] Equity Afia extends medical centers to more counties
Equity Afia, the medical franchise of Equity Group Foundation, has opened three new medical centres in Kisumu, Naivasha and Imara in its quest to offer quality healthcare services to more Kenyans.
Credence ID selected by Senegal and World Bank for large-scale healthcare project
Credence ID, a worldwide player in mobile biometrics and credential reading technology, has announced their selection as the winner of a competitive healthcare project being deployed throughout the West African nation of Senegal.
Villgro Africa scales operations across Africa
Villgro Africa has celebrated its 5th anniversary as they go beyond their boundaries to serve the rest of Africa.
MENA healthtech startup Vezeeta expands into Kenya
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) healthtech startup Vezeeta has expanded its footprint into Kenya by launching a platform that will enable Kenyans access doctors from their smart phones.
Swedfund invests in femtech e-commerce startup Kasha Global to support women’s health in East Africa
Swedfund, the Swedish Development finance institution, announced its investment in Kasha Global, a Femtech e-commerce platform with subsidiaries in Rwanda and Kenya, to support women’s health and self-care.
[Column] Grace Kamau, Gulraj Grewal: Mental Health: Beyond the Investments – Work from Home or live at work?
While the country is starting to reopen, many organizations are choosing to continue imposing a work from home policy.
Malawi becomes the second country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate elephantiasis
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced in this week's WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record that Malawi has been validated to have eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem.
54gene launches clinical research program in Nigeria
54gene, whose mission is to advance inclusive precision medicine through research, advanced molecular diagnostics, and clinical programs, has launched its Clinical Program Services (CPS) division in Nigeria.
FAO, OIE kickstart global initiative to stop spread of deadly pig disease
As African swine fever marches swiftly across countries affecting food security and livelihoods of some of the world's most vulnerable populations, FAO and the OIE are calling on all nations and partners to join forces to keep this deadly pig disease at bay.
Ilara Health secures $1.1m grant to improve maternal health outcomes in Kenya
Ilara Health, the healthtech company which provides point of care diagnostic testing to small primary care clinics in Kenya, has received a $1.1 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
[Kenya] M-TIBA and Britam partner on digital medical insurance
M-TIBA and Britam have announced the signing of a new partnership to develop digital products to increase health insurance market penetration in Kenya.
Facebook partners with the Namibian Blood Transfusion Service to boost blood donations
Facebook in partnership with the Namibian Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS) and Ministry of Health and Social Services, have launched a new feature to encourage people to donate blood.
$100m Africa Pathogen Genomics Initiative to boost disease surveillance, emergency response capacity in Africa
A group of public, private and non-profit organizations, led by the African Union Commission through the Africa CDC launched the Africa Pathogen Genomics Initiative.
COMESA hails the new continental one-stop-shop for medicines
COMESA has welcomed the launch of the African Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP) as an invaluable One Stop Shop that will ensure access to safe and affordable quality medicines in Africa.
Africa Medical Supplies Platform, bioMérieux partner to facilitate supply of high-quality COVID-19 diagnostics
bioMérieux and the Africa Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP), have partnered to facilitate the supply of high-quality diagnostic solutions from the bioMérieux Pandemic Response Portfolio to African Union Member States.
United States commits $22.8m to support economic governance, women empowerment in Egypt
The United States, through the USAID and Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation signed an agreement to add $22.8 million to the five-year Inclusive Economic Governance bilateral assistance agreement.
RDIF, Pharco agree to supply 25m doses of Sputnik V vaccine to Egypt
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Pharco, a pharmaceutical group in Egypt have agreed to secure the supply of 25 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine to Egypt.
Elevar Therapeutics, Taiba partner to commercialize Apealea in the MENA region
Elevar Therapeutics has entered into an agreement with taiba Middle East, under which taiba will commercialize and distribute Apealea in certain countries throughout the Middle East and North African (MENA) region.
[Morocco] Vantage Capital invests $28 million to acquire minority stake in Cliniques Internationales du Maroc Group
Vantage Capital, Africa’s mezzanine fund manager, has made a $28.0 million equity investment to acquire a significant minority shareholding in the Cliniques Internationales du Maroc Group.
Mercy Ships unveils new hospital ship in Africa, Global Mercy
Mercy Ships unveils its new hospital ship, the Global Mercy, which will join the Africa Mercy, in service in Africa since 2007.
Del Monte Kenya targets 10,000 women with reproductive healthcare by 2024 in new deal with UN
Food and beverage processing company Del Monte Kenya Limited has partnered with the UN women health and empowerment programme.
Global Fund, Chevron partnership support fight against HIV, TB and Malaria across the world
The Global Fund and Chevron Corporation have celebrated a 12-year partnership that served as an example of the private sector’s contribution to the fight against infectious diseases and to building resilient health systems.
Ethiopian unveils COVID-19 global insurance cover
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Largest Aviation Group in Africa announced it will cover the medical insurance including repatriation, evacuation and quarantine costs related to COVID-19 as of 1st of October 2020 until 31st of March 2021.
[Zimbamwe] MSF hands over successful HIV & cervical cancer project to Health Ministry
After nearly 10 years of providing quality HIV and cervical cancer treatment and prevention services in Gutu District, Zimbabwe, the international medical humanitarian organisation MSF is handing over its project activities to the Ministry of Health.
Boschs launches new rapid coronavirus test delivering reliable results in 39 minutes
Bosch has developed a new rapid test for its Vivalytic analysis device to detect the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen, providing a reliable result in 39 minutes and is currently the fastest polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test worldwide.
Global healthcare supply chain management market to reach $3.6 billion by 2026, survey
The Global Healthcare Supply Chain Management market is expected to reach $3.60 billion by 2026 growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 9.0 per cent during 2019 to 2026 according to the latest report by Research and Markets.
African island states launch joint medicines procurement initiative
Ministers of Health from seven small African island states signed an agreement to jointly procure drugs and vaccines in a bid to improve quality and access to medicines and other health products.
COVID-19 accelerates insurance digitization to meet customers’ demands, report
Insurers must explore new ways to build capabilities to meet the digital needs of customers as BigTechs and non-traditional players enter the insurance space, according to the World InsurTech Report 2020.
OPEC Fund approves $100m for operations in developing countries
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) approved $100 million in new funding to support development operations in Burundi, Nicaragua and Ghana.
U.S. funding to International Atomic Energy Agency supports cancer treatment in Egypt
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is allocating $1 million in funding to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to help Egypt enhance radiation therapy for cancer patients.
USAID, Power Africa grant $2.6m in healthcare electrification to solar energy companies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Power Africa, through the USAID, announced grants totaling $2.6 million to solar energy companies to provide reliable, affordable off-grid electricity to nearly 300 healthcare facilities in sub-Saharan Africa.
IFC, Imperial partner to pilot modular COVID-19 screening in Sub-Saharan Africa
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced a partnership with South African-listed Imperial to jointly develop a modular screening and treatment healthcare infrastructure program in Sub-Saharan Africa to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services acquires MENA-based Clinart
CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services (CTI) has announced the acquisition of Clinart, a full-service CRO with nearly 20 years of experience and strong local expertise in the (MENA) region.
Islamic Development Bank approves $320.6m for development projects in Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Yemen and Indonesia
The Islamic Development Bank approved $320.56 million in financing to new development projects in water and sanitation, health, roads and women empowerment in Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Yemen and Indonesia.
WHO, Qatar Fund for Development sign new agreement to meet health needs in Sudan
The World Health Organization received a donation of $1 million from the Qatar Fund for Development to support its ongoing work in Sudan for a period of one year.
Nurses lay foundation for better chronic disease management in Zimbabwe, study
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) encourages the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care to maintain and replicate this first of its kind nurse-led Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) healthcare model across the country.