Experts from the East African Community (EAC) member nations began a two-day workshop on Wednesday with the goal of developing financial incentives for antibiotics manufacturing in the region. The pharmaceutical sector was one of the priority sectors for the EAC's industrialization policy, according to Jean Baptiste Havugimana, the EAC director of Productive Sectors, who spoke at the meeting in Arusha, Tanzania's northern capital. As.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 8th December 2021

Hester Biosciences Limited has announced that its international arm, Hester India, has agreed to buy a 50% share in Tanzania's Thrishool Exim Limited. Hester will benefit from the acquisition by expanding its distribution footprint in Tanzania and across the African continent. According to a statement, the proposed stake acquisition will cost $2.25 million. Tanzanian regulatory approvals are required for the proposed.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 8th December 2021

As demand for medical services grows as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kenya's healthcare system is drawing investment from Australia. According to Luke Williams, Australia's High Commissioner to Kenya, the two nations are discussing collaboration in a variety of sectors, including medical staff skill development, universal healthcare, including cheap healthcare insurance, and research. "Australian healthcare companies were.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 22nd October 2021

The United States is following through on its promise to guarantee that Kenyans drive development. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is establishing 13 new health initiatives in Kenya that will be executed by Kenyan-owned, Kenyan-led, or Kenyan-managed enterprises. More than 90% of USAID financing for HIV treatment delivery in Kenya comes from the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). “The US.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 22nd October 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta met with his Estonian counterpart Kersti Kaljulaid, who was in town. Kaljulaid was in Kenya for a three-day official visit. During the conversation, the two heads of state saw the signing of a bilateral framework of cooperation on Political Consultations, Health, and an environmental letter of intent. "Several issues of common importance to Kenya and Estonia were also discussed," according to State House.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 23rd September 2021

AstraZeneca is taking the lead in chronic illness management in Africa after partnering with the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) to establish the Kamba Ya Shanga project – a pharmacy-led end-to-end digitally integrated patient solution. The collaboration is part of a shared vision and commitment to working toward a future in which all people have access to long-term healthcare solutions for life-changing treatments. The.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 22nd September 2021

The GLOBAL FUND has praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan's leadership, offering to issue a total of 906 million US dollars (2.09 trillion/-) for health-care spending, including the battle against the Covid-19 epidemic. The funds include 794 million US dollars (about 1.8 trillion/-) that will be distributed between 2021 and 2023 to complement the battle against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, as well as to guarantee a better,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 24th August 2021

At Lugalo Military Hospital in Dar es Salaam, President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated a cutting-edge Infectious Disease Centre (IDC). The center is outfitted with a world-class laboratory costing 10bn/- that can treat coronavirus sufferers as well as those suffering from other infectious illnesses. She characterized it as a fantastic addition to developing medical tourism programs and supporting the nation in the battle against.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 24th August 2021

During the pandemic time, Kenya's competence in telemedicine in Africa is gaining traction, with more relationships with global firms being seen. The latest in a nation regarded as the continent's most promising e-health industry is an agreement inked by the Kenyan government with Italy's largest private hospital company Gruppo San Donato (GSD) and Italian medical university Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. The cooperation aims to.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 29th July 2021

Field Intelligence, a Nigerian-based health tech firm that is digitising the supply chain and altering access to vital, life-saving drugs, has expanded its revolutionary pharmaceutical platform-Shelf Life- to Eldoret, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Naivasha in Kenya. This addition complements Field Intelligence's current 700+ pharmacy membership, which has delivered medicines to over 1.4 million patients. Pharmacies utilise the Shelf Life.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 29th July 2021

Rwanda has inked a collaboration agreement with the European Union for Rwf3.6 billion ($3.6 million) to help enhance the country's laboratory capacity in order to attract companies to produce Covid-19 vaccines. The monies will be used to improve the Food and Drugs Administration's quality control for medicinal items, allowing the regulator to get World Health Organization certification (WHO). Rwanda Development Board Chief Executive.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 7th July 2021

A medical equipment manufacturing business headquartered in Kilifi has secured a contract to deliver medical equipment to Tanzania. Tanzania has bought 11 million Covid-19 vaccination syringes from Revital Healthcare EPZ Ltd, which has ordered the 2ml, 5ml, and 10ml vaccine syringes. This comes on the heels of Kenya and Tanzania's improved relationship since President Samia Suluhu entered office in March of this year. Since.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 7th July 2021