Africa is next on Big Pharma’s emerging markets growth curve
What’s Big Pharma’s latest frontier? Africa. Yes, drugmakers have been active on the continent for years, primarily in fighting infectious diseases. But like other markets with an emerging middle class, Africa is seeing an increase in chronic disease–and that puts more Africans in line for prescription drugs.
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Africa: Mothers’ Health Is Improving Across Continent
In recent years, the shrill cries of a newborn baby have been bringing more shouts of joy than of anguish in maternity wards across Africa. That is because maternal deaths are decreasing on the continent, says Gifty Addico, a South Africa-based adviser for the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).
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Uganda: Pneumonia Immunisation to Start Soon
The Government is to conduct a nationwide mass immunisation campaign against pneumonia and diarrhoea.
State Minister for Health (General Duties) Sarah Kataike said the campaign will be conducted using funds from the Global Alliance on Vaccines Initiative.
Government Buys UTH Oxygen Machines
Health Minister Joseph Kasonde has announced that the government has procured new oxygen machines to provide continuous supply to patients at the University Teaching Hospital following heavy criticism from opposition and civil society.
