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- 1 May 2024
AstraZeneca and Partners Launch Transformative Cancer Care Africa Programme in Kenya
AstraZeneca has launched Cancer Care Africa programme in Kenya, a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Ministry of Health, The Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), Axios, the…
- 11 Jul 2014
West Africa Gets Innovative Cancer Care Facility
In a bid to ease access to the management and treatment of cancer in the West African subregion, a group of Swedish and Ghanaian investors has established and run a world class innovative cancer care…
- 1 Aug 2024
World Lung Cancer Day: AstraZeneca Highlights Critical Role of Early Detection
In observance of World Lung Cancer Day, AstraZeneca has today highlighted its contributions to improving lung cancer outcomes in Africa and emphasised the critical importance of early detection for…
- 31 Jul 2024
Hope for Cancer Patients - AstraZeneca in Collaboration with Health Ministry Commissions Molecular Testing in Nigeria
AstraZeneca, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) and the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), is proud to announce a significant milestone in the…
- 28 Feb 2013
Philips Launches “Fabric of Africa” Focusing on NCDs, Others
Royal Philips Electronics has launched “Fabric of Africa” - a collaborative campaign to drive public-private partnerships and to improve healthcare access across the continent. The main…
- 29 Oct 2015
Airtel Holds Pink October, Joins World to Promote Cancer Awareness
As part of efforts to continuously build a healthy workforce and encourage employees to achieve work-life balance, leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has organised a breast…
- 12 May 2015
IFC, GE Healthcare Develop High Quality Health Diagnostics in Nigeria
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced a partnership with SRL Limited, GE Healthcare and Echo-Scan Services Limited for the development of a chain of health diagnostic centers across…
- 25 Apr 2021
Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre & Specialist Hospital (MRCC) Opens in Lagos
In support of the Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre & Specialist Hospital, the country’s first fully-equipped private oncology centre, GE Healthcare has completed the delivery and installation of…
- 30 Jun 2021
MDaaS Global Raises $2.3m to Launch Digital Health Solution SentinelX in Nigeria
MDaaS Global, the healthtech company building and operating a network of modern, tech-enabled diagnostic centers across Nigeria, has raised $2.3 million in seed extension led by Newtown Partners via…
- 24 Aug 2018
iDHS Healthwise Launches Digital Healthcare Platform in Nigeria
In line with government efforts towards eliminating medical tourism, a digital healthcare platform, iDHS Healthwise and Trademark of Integrated Digital Healthcare System Ltd has debut in Nigeria.…
- 31 May 2024
Nigeria’s Healthtracka, 23 Others selected for Google for Startups Growth Academy Program
Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program. The program is designed to support high-potential startups across Europe, the…
- 20 Jun 2019
MDaaS Global Closes on Seed Funding of $1 Million
Healthtech company, MDaaS Global, which is building a network of tech-enabled diagnostic facilities in Nigeria, has closed on seed funding totaling US$1 million. Led by Consonance Investment…
- 16 May 2017
IBM Research Focuses On Big Data to Tackle SDGs in Africa
As the world today, May 17, 2017 observe ‘World Telecommunication and Information Society Day’ with the theme “Big Data for Big Impact.” ITU and the members are exploring how Big Data can help solve…
- 8 Jun 2009
MTN Reaffirms Commitment to Improved Living Condition
The staff of MTN across the country have embarked on a series of community-based activities under the company’s annual staff volunteerism programme aptly tagged 21 Days of Y’ello Care.…
- 12 Jul 2019
Bauchi Governor’s Wife Commends Fidelity Bank On Free Medical Outreach
Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammad, Wife of Bauchi State Governor has commended Fidelity Bank for providing free medical outreach to 1,000 people in Misau Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi State, as part…
- 18 Feb 2024
Tinubu Assures AU Leaders of Nigeria's readiness to Host African Central Bank
President Bola Tinubu has spoken about Nigeria's readiness to host the African Central Bank in line with the vision of the Abuja Treaty. Addressing African leaders on Saturday, February 17, at the…
- 16 Sept 2015
Nigerian Health Tourism & Part Data Ought to Play
The tale of the decrepitude of the Nigerian health sector is one now told by many pundits, health writers, professionals, and other activists; it is a fable that you all already know. But this is not…