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 […]
The global conversation on mental health has matured over the years, yet there remains much ground to be covered, particularly among corporate leaderships, which represent the most crucial audience in this space. Depression and anxiety, the world’s most prevalent mental health concerns, have become quiet productivity killers across industries, including in the UAE. “Ignoring workplace […]
The re-emergence and global dissemination of the monkeypox virus (MPXV), a double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the Orthopoxvirus genus in the Poxviridae family, has underscored the need for rapid, accurate, and accessible diagnostic tools. The 2022 multi-country outbreaks prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on July 23, 2022 […]
Vaccine-preventable diseases continue to take their toll worldwide despite the availability of safe and inexpensive vaccines. Outbreaks of infections with measles virus, in particular, are increasing in frequency in many parts of the world and have led to many deaths, especially in small children. Serological tests are an indispensable tool to support the diagnosis of […]
Cyber threats are rising rapidly, and healthcare has become one of the hardest-hit sectors. Data breaches have surged in recent years with the average cost in healthcare and pharmaceuticals climbing to $10.9 million, which is almost double that of financial services. Statistically, the number of breaches has more than doubled over the past decade. […]
Among the COVID-19 vaccines distributed globally, mRNA-based vaccines demonstrated the highest efficacy. These mRNA vaccines showcase their ability to develop and manufacturing capabilities, which make them revolutionary tools compared to traditional vaccine types, particularly when pandemics occur. According to the World Health Organization, more than 40 different mRNA vaccines that target COVID-19 are under clinical […]
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is diagnosed neuropathologically by the presence of amyloid beta (Aβ) plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles. Aβ plaques accumulate 10 to 30 years before the onset of dementia and contribute to the spread of tau pathology across the brain. Although the exact mechanism linking Aβ and tau spread is unclear, it likely involves […]
