Global: Tappy Launches Smart Ring for Payments and Fitness Tracking
Tappy has introduced a multifunctional smart ring that combines payments and fitness tracking capabilities, allowing users to tokenize their debit, credit, and prepaid cards directly into the ring. Developed in…
Global: Oracle Health to Join U.S. Health Information Sharing Program as Qualified Health Network
Oracle Health has announced its plans to pursue Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) status under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), positioning itself to enable healthcare providers, payers,…
Egypt to Launch Nationwide Medicine Tracking System by Mid-2025
In a decisive step towards boosting transparency and access to pharmaceuticals, the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) has announced plans to implement a comprehensive national medicine tracking system by the second…
Global: Saudi Arabia Launches Initiative to Advance Diagnostic Lab Equipment and 3D Printing in Hospitals
In a move to drive innovation and reduce healthcare costs, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has launched an initiative focused on the development of diagnostic laboratory equipment and…
Nigeria: NAFDAC Strike Deepens Challenges for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
The ongoing strike by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) staff has intensified struggles for pharmaceutical manufacturers, as goods remain stalled at ports without clearance.…
Africa: Mobihealth Welcomes Three New Directors to Strengthen its Leadership Team
Mobihealth International has announced the appointment of three accomplished professionals to its board of directors: Mrs. Funke Ladimeji, Mrs. Fola Akande, and Mr. Isaac Ewelaifo. This strategic expansion aims to…
Africa: Mobihealth Partners with Medical Associations to Enhance Healthcare Access in Africa
Mobihealth International, a leading telehealth provider, has joined forces with the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) and the Medical Association of Nigerians Across Great Britain (MANSAG) to bring quality…
Regulatory
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is in the process of developing an E-waste strategy to address issues of management involving any electrical and electronic equipment that is discarded or is…
Startup
Kenyan healthtech startup Zuri Health has raised $1.3-million in funding to expand across Africa. The startup which offers mobile-based healthcare attracted investment from DOB Equity, Launch Africa and Founders Factory…
The program is for African entrepreneurs focusing on addressing the health product distribution challenge on the continent Pan-African initiative, Investing in Innovation (i3), seeks to support the commercialization and impact…
Dokpam technology has launched an application that allows a patient to access a doctor everywhere at any time via smart devices with the help of the Dokpam app. The launch took…
