Nigerian genetics startup 54gene has partnered US firm Illumina to power the creation of a world-class genomics facility in Lagos. Launched in 2019, 54gene is a research, services and development company founded that utilises human genetic data from diverse African populations to improve the development, availability and efficacy of medical products that

Remdesivir, a medicine which could make a difference in the management of severe Covid-19 disease, is available in South Africa now. Cipla obtained authorisation from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (“SAHPRA”) to import this medicine under Section 21 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act. Cipla is working

Pharmaceutical firms and medical suppliers increased volume of imports by nearly three quarters in the three months to March as traders stocked up in readiness for the Covid-19 pandemic. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) data shows local pharmaceutical orders increased to 13,897 tonnes between January and March from

Medical Stores Limited is set to separate from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and will be transformed into the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency. Medical Stores is one of the 29 State-owned Enterprises that were transferred to IDC in 2015 to be turned into profitable commercial enterprises. However, IDC

JOHANNESBURG, June 23 (Reuters) – South African pharmaceutical major Aspen could provide 10 million dexamethasone tablets within a month, Chief Executive Stephen Saad said on Tuesday after the World Health Organisation cautioned about the drug’s supply. Results from a study showed the steroidal drug reduced death rates by about a

The significance of vaccines in enhancing child health cannot be overstated. Without immunisation, millions of children worldwide would die during infancy and never live up to their full potential. Thanks to vaccines, the world was able to eradicate small pox that wiped away generations of mankind. They have also contributed

Egyptian on-demand medicine delivery startup Chefaa has raised a seven-figure US dollar pre-Series A funding round to help it expand its team and launch a B2B service. Founded in May 2017 by Doaa Aref and Rasha Rady, Chefaa helps patients make scheduled medicine orders in a bid to tackle challenges with accessing