East Africa’s most influential healthcare event, WHX Nairobi 2025, opens on October 22 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre under the patronage of Kenya’s Ministry of Health, marking the start of a transformative three-day gathering dedicated to advancing patient care and health innovation across the region. Now in its seventh year, the co-located WHX Nairobi […]
Founded in 2019, WomenLift Health exists to close the leadership gap for women in global and public health — expanding the power and influence of talented women leaders who can drive systemic change. In Africa, the organisation’s work has been instrumental in bringing more women to the table and ensuring continued participation of women in […]
The future of healthcare is being defined today by a convergence of emerging technologies. From artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing to remote monitoring and Big Tech disruption, the global health ecosystem is undergoing a seismic shift. While these innovations promise more connected, efficient and patient-centred care, they also bring challenges surrounding privacy, access and […]
Pre-clinical testing is essential for successful drug development because it evaluates a drug candidate’s effectiveness, possible side effects, and drug interactions before human testing. Toxicology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics studies help optimise dosing and assess toxicity. Lack of efficacy and high toxicity are the main causes of failure among clinical candidates. Genetic, genomic, and proteomic analyses […]
