Global: US FDA Restricts Imports of Select Viatris Drugs Manufactured in India
Following an inspection that revealed violations of federal manufacturing requirements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has imposed restrictions on imports of 11 products manufactured at Viatris’ facility in…
Global: US FDA Approves Vertex Pharma’s Triple Combo Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ next-generation treatment for cystic fibrosis, further solidifying the company’s dominance in managing this rare and progressive genetic…
Nigeria: Staff Shortage Impairs NAFDAC’s Regulatory Functions, Says DG
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has raised concerns over the agency's critical staff shortage, which is limiting its…
Nigeria: Federal Government Partners with Global Firms to Strengthen Nigeria’s Healthcare System
The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into strategic agreements with international healthcare companies to bolster access to quality healthcare and enhance the nation’s medical capacity.
This milestone was announced in…
Nigeria: 19.2 Million Nigerians Enroll in Health Insurance, NHIA Reports
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reported a significant milestone, with 19.2 million Nigeriansnow enrolled in health insurance programs at both the national and state levels. This represents a…
WHO Warns Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Spending is Worsening Poverty
On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concerns about the growing neglect of health spending in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting that out-of-pocket spending remains the primary source of…
Drug Safety Symposium 2025: The Eminence Touch – Combining Learning, Networking & Fun in Dubai
The 3 rd E dition Drug Safety Symposium 2025 – Dubai Chapter , taking place on February 12 th –13 th , 2025 , is…
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…