Africa: Varian Further Expands Access to Care in Africa to Address Growing Cancer Burden

According to the World Health Organization, the number of new cancer cases diagnosed per year in Africa is expected to grow from over 1 million in 2018 to over 2.1 million in 2040.… Read more »

Kenya: Varian Establishes Direct Operation in Kenya

At a grand opening ceremony attended by local dignitaries (H.E. Governor Prof. Anyan'g Nyong'o - Governor of Kisumu County, Vice Chairman - CoG Health Committee; Hon. Dr. Swarup… Read more »

Africa: World Thrombosis Day Empowers People Around the World to Recognize and Help Prevent Life-Threatening Blood Clots

On October 13, the World Thrombosis Day campaign shares an important message: patients, regardless of where they live, should be able to to expect that their hospital stay is safe… Read more »

Africa: International Collaboration to Improve Cancer Care in Sub-Saharan Africa Announces Management of Most Adult Cancers Covered By NCCN Harmonized Guidelines

National Comprehensive Cancer Network, African Cancer Coalition, and American Cancer Society launch new phase focused on updating adult cancer guidelines and adding new guidelines… Read more »

Africa: Kardio Group Applauded By Frost & Sullivan for Its Connected Healthcare Solutions for the Management of Non-Communicable Diseases

Based on its recent analysis of the South African Internet of Medical Things (IOMT) market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Kardio Group with the 2019 South Africa Product Line… Read more »

Africa: Path and MMV Launch 5-Year Global Initiative to Support Elimination of Relapsing Malaria

PATH and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) announce a 5-year, jointly-led initiative, VivAccess, to support countries in the elimination of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria.… Read more »

Africa: Why Medical Marijuana Has Healthcare Companies Scrambling to Invest

Frost & Sullivan will host an interactive briefing discussing the medical marijuana market revenue trends and challenges Read more »

Africa: United Nations Chooses Leading Marketplace Builder Arcadier to Defeat Non-Communicable Diseases Around the World

Arcadier, a Singapore-headquartered online marketplace builder, has been chosen by the United Nations Office for Project Services' (UNOPS) Defeat-NCD (Non-Communicable Disease)… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UK Response to the Ebola Outbreak in North Kivu, DRC

The UK is working closely with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other partners to tackle the latest outbreak of… Read more »

Africa: New Diagnostic Test to Support Malaria Elimination to Be Developed

Test will expand the range of diagnostic options available to guide treatment of Plasmodium vivax Read more »

Zambia: Army Officer Helps Zambia Set Up Health Care Education Programme

Major Chris Carter not only teaches the next generation of critical care nurses for the British Armed Forces, but also leads a medical programme in Zambia. Read more »

Kenya: Insti HIV Self Test Demonstrates High User Acceptance in Kenya Study

KEMRI Researchers show feasibility of INSTI, a blood-based HIV home test Read more »