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Kenya Partners With WHO To Strengthen Medicines Regulation Ahead Of Global Review

Kenya’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) have reaffirmed their partnership to strengthen the country’s medicines regulatory system ahead of a key global assessment. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni hosted a WHO delegation led by Acting Representative Dr. Adiele Onyeze to review Kenya’s progress and preparations ....

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Gates Foundation Pledges $912M to Combat Global Health Funding Cuts

At the 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates addressed an audience of more than 1,000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders with a stark but hopeful call to action: save millions of children’s lives and make some of the deadliest diseases history by 2045. “Humanity is at a crossroads. With millions of […]

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Mark Suzman on Global Health Progress and the Gates Foundation’s Bold Commitment

In a dynamic discussion during UN General Assembly week, Mark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation, shared insights on the foundation’s 25-year legacy and its ambitious $912 million commitment to the Global Fund. Highlighting unprecedented progress in reducing child mortality and combating infectious diseases, Suzman emphasized the urgent need for global collaboration amidst funding challenges. […]

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President Mahama to Launch ‘The Accra Reset’ at UNGA 2025

President John Dramani Mahama, the African Union Champion for African Financial Institutions, will host a landmark high-level event on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly to formally launch “The Accra Reset: Reimagining Global Governance for Health and Development.” This pivotal initiative will introduce a bold and actionable framework designed to fundamentally transform […]

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WHX Nairobi And WHX Labs Nairobi: East Africa Defines Innovation, Investment And Inclusive Healthcare Leadership

● The 2025 WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs Nairobi programme will focus on advancing healthcare policy and investment, with sessions addressing sustainable financing, public–private partnerships, and innovative models to strengthen Universal Health Coverage (UHC). ●          WHX Labs Nairobi will showcase cutting-edge laboratory innovation, from molecular diagnostics and antimicrobial resistance strategies to AI-augmented systems and sustainable lab management. […]

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The Superwomen Behind Mining Healthcare

Platinum Health Medical Scheme is the powerhouse where teams of efficient women are helping shape the future of healthcare in what was once a male-dominated industry. Platinum Health employees health care workers and leaders are helping to shape more inclusive, accessible and compassionate healthcare for mineworkers and their families in the Platinum and Chrome industry. […]

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95 Years To Gender Parity But Insurance Could Be A Game-Changer For African Women

Across much of Africa, women continue to face significant barriers in accessing the rights, opportunities, and markets available to men. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the gender gap in sub-Saharan Africa remains at 32% across four critical dimensions: political participation, economic opportunity, education, and health. At the current pace of progress, the IFC […]

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