An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned on Thursday that Tehran may expand the Middle East war to the Indian Ocean if the US attacks again. “Since the conflict has spread from the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, it is possible that, in response to more war, the…
The Federal Government and its development partners have launched a $300 million investment fund designed to accelerate the expansion of off-grid electricity and distributed renewable energy projects across Nigeria. The Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy Fund is being jointly managed by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and Africa50, with the aim of attracting both public and…
The federal government has launched a new strategic plan for nursing and midwifery to improve workforce retention and fast-track Nigeria’s journey towards Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, said this on Thursday in Abuja during the Nursing Summit and the launch of the…
Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has positioned itself at the forefront of efforts to institutionalise Health Technology Assessment (HTA), a tool it says is essential for cutting waste, improving efficiency, and expanding access to health care. This was discussed during a panel session on “Advancing Health Technology Assessment in Nigeria: A Strategic Imperative for…
Digital chronic condition management company DarioHealth announced it has entered into a strategic commercial agreement with GreenKey Health, a company focused on obstructive sleep apnea. The alliance combines Dario’s cardiometabolic and behavioral artificial intelligence-powered health offerings with GreenKey’s method for managing obstructive sleep apnea. GreenKey’s GreenKey4Life platform is a companion app that focuses on preventive…
Dreem Health, a digital sleep clinic managed by The Sunrise Group, announced a partnership with Humana to increase the health insurer’s members’ access to Dreem Health’s sleep technologies and services. Humana members will have coverage for Dreem Health’s digital clinic offerings, which includes digital testing and diagnosing patients with sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia and restless…
Oncology-focused social media platform Belong.Life has announced a strategic partnership with AI-enabled patient engagement company Equiva, in which Belong’s conversational AI offerings will be integrated into Equiva’s platform. Belong’s conversational AI mentors include Dave, a cancer care focused AI, and Fred, a mentor for sustainable weight loss, better health and lifestyle enhancement. Belong.Life’s AI companions will…
Early-stage AgeTech venture capital firm Equitage Ventures announced the final close of a new $47.3 million fund. The round was led by an investment team that includes Daniel Kaplan, Russell Hirsch (a cofounder of Generator Ventures) and Adam Kaplan (CEO of Solera Senior Living). WHAT IT DOES Equitage Ventures provides capital, distribution and advice to…
United Arab Emirates-based Burjeel Holdings, a healthcare services provider, and Hippocratic AI, a generative AI company developing safety-focused large language models for healthcare, announced a strategic partnership to alter healthcare delivery. Burjeel Holdings operates in parts of the Middle East and North Africa. Hippocratic AI and Burjeel announced the alliance during the Abu Dhabi Global…
Samsung Electronics has taken a bold step in enhancing user experience and inclusivity by introducing Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba as official language options on selected Samsung Galaxy devices. The feature, which is now available on the Galaxy S25, A56, A36, and A26 devices, reaffirms Samsung’s commitment to delivering innovative technology that speaks the language of its users. With this…
