The area of Mahusekwa had been a nondescript rural outpost in Zimbabwe that few people could find it on the map. Fewer could justify a visit.   But things have changed. Over the past two years, people living in the Marondera district -- with a population of 190 000 -- come quite often to this tiny township. And the main attraction is no other than a modern hospital.   The Mahusekwa Hospital, also known as China-Zimbabwe.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 14th December 2015

Spanish investors have established a medicines manufacturing company in Brikama.   The company, called Toskani Pharma Gambia Limited, was initiated by one Velino Nalabarder, a Spanish national.   The company is currently manufacturing various medicine products, including bendroflumthiaside B.P 5MG, metoclopramide tablets B.P 4mg, dyrochlororhiized B.P 25mg, pyrimenthamine tablets B.P 25mg captopril tables B.P 25mg, and atenolol.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 2nd December 2015

Massey Ferguson is introducing a new range of 50hp to 85hp tractors for select African and Middle East agricultural markets The 50hp MF 345 two-wheel-drive (2WD), 75hp MF 375 (2WD) and 85hp MF 385 (2WD and 4WD) are set to be released early next year, while the longer wheelbase 50hp MF 350 (2WD), 60hp MF 355 (2WD) and 60hp MF 360 (2WD) will follow later in the year. A choice of six Massey Ferguson matched implements, covering cultivation,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 25th November 2015

Merck has kicked off its second Merck Africa Luminary Congress for the first time in Kenya, the congress aims to facilitate the discussion of the current state of health systems in Africa and the most urgent issues of their work. During the inauguration of this year’s Merck Africa Luminary, Karl Ludwig Kley, Chairman of Executive Board and CEO of Merck emphasized, “We are pleased to engage with Kenya Ministry of Health and.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 25th November 2015

 Indian companies will help set up specialist hospitals in Kenya to help save on costs incurred by Kenyans travelling abroad for treatment.   President Kenyatta and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to work together in the transfer of skills to strengthen Kenya's capacity to provide specialised health services, to lower the burden of seeking treatment abroad.   The two leaders spoke when they held bilateral talks.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 2nd November 2015

 A delegation of 10 Chinese companies has visited Ethiopia to determine feasibility of investment   A delegation of 10 major Chinese pharmaceutical and medical supplies companies visited Ethiopia from October 20 to 21 as part of a UN facilitated initiative which may see them partnering with local companies to manufacture drugs, including those for the treatment of cancer. The initiative is also intended to transfer knowledge and.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 31st October 2015

Serenus Biotherapeutics, which is bridging the divide between the world’s leading healthcare markets and the growing demand for access to innovative drugs and devices in the emerging nations of Africa, has announced the opening of an East African regional office in Nairobi, Kenya. A Kenyan base of operations reflects the importance of this region which represents the largest and most advanced economy in East and Central Africa. It is.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 31st October 2015

Merck has launched a partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), resulting in the first edition of the UNESCO-Merck Africa Research Summit, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland. The summit aims to address the vital role of scientific research in the improvement and sustainable development of the African population health, with specific emphasis on how to translate knowledge into action. The.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 31st October 2015

 A South African company plans to build a referral hospital in Naivasha next year.   It will be built in the second phase of the Sh1.5 billion Naivasha Buffallo Mall starting in two months.   Spur Steak Ranches launched the mall yesterday in a ceremony attended by Naivasha MP John Kihagi.   Also to be put up are a new Chandarana Foodplus supermarket and new fashion outlets, including those of new international.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 30th October 2015

The fully fledged institute will be located on the land where the Central Police Station is currently situated.   Dr. Nathan Onyach the Gulu Regional Referral Hospital Director told Radio Rupiny that by early next year the police station will have been relocated near Gulu Main Prison to pave way for the cancer institute’s construction.   Francis Okongo the cancer registrar at St. Mary’s Lacor Hospital says in 2013-14,.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 23rd October 2015

 The John F. Kennedy Memorial Medical Center in Liberia requires US$181m to reconstruct in a bid to give it original status before civil war erupted in the 1990s, Dr  Bernice Dahn the Minister of Health has said.   According to Dr Dahn, the ministry of health has been working tirelessly to restore and strengthen the primary health care services in Liberia.   She said investing in JFK will go a long way in providing.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 22nd October 2015

Kenya is the first country to benefit from a portfolio of 15 affordable medicines to treat cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and breast cancer. “Novartis and Kenya have a relationship of more than 40 years, so I am delighted that Kenyan patients will be the first to benefit from Novartis Access. “The successful implementation of the programme in Kenya will be essential to guide the expansion of.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 21st October 2015