HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine News-WEEK50

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

PPB recalls Flurasted 500 cancer drug over safety concern

KENYA— The Ministry of Health in Kenya, through the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), has recalled Flurasted 500 (5-fluorouracil) Injection, a chemotherapy drug used in cancer treatment. . . More

Nigeria's Funke Akindele appointed UNAIDS National Goodwill Ambassador

NIGERIA— The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has named Funke Akindele, a celebrated Nigerian actress, as its National Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria. . . More

Ezulwini Private Hospital receives COHSASA accreditation

ESWATINI—Ezulwini Private Hospital, an 87-bed facility located in Eswatini’s capital, Mbabane, has been accredited by the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA). . .More

Viatris produces first locally manufactured ARVs in South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA— American pharmaceutical giant Viatris has produced its first locally manufactured batch of antiretroviral (ARV) medicines at its upgraded facility in Isando. . .More

MIDDLE EAST NEWS HEADLINES

Amana Healthcare receives Diamond Award for Digital Safety

UAE— Amana Healthcare, a member of the M42 group, has been honoured with the prestigious Diamond Award for “Safety in Digital Transformation” by the Arab Hospitals Federation. . . More

Nahdi Medical Company opens first ‘Nahdi Care’ clinic in Asir Region

SAUDI ARABIA—Nahdi Medical Company has inaugurated its first ‘Nahdi Care’ clinic complex in the Asir region, marking the company’s tenth clinic in its growing network. . .More

Nurse Maria wins Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024

UAE— Nurse Maria Victoria Juan from the Philippines, a consultant at the Philippine Army Health Services, has been named the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024. . .More

WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

Cinfa unveils new “Neo” manufacturing plant in Spain 

SPAIN— Cinfa, a leading pharmaceutical company with over 55 years of experience in the Spanish market, has unveiled its new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Spain, Neo. . .More

Max collaborates with Novartis to bring Iptacopan to paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria patients

USA— The Max Foundation and Novartis have expanded their collaboration to include Fabhalta® (iptacopan), a novel paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) treatment. . .More

Eli Lilly to invest US$3B in Wisconsin manufacturing facility

USA— Eli Lilly has announced plans to invest US$3 billion to expand its recently acquired manufacturing facility in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. . .More