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BD Partners with Camtech Health to Introduce At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening

Singapore, /PRNewswire/ - BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a global leader in medical technology, has teamed up with Camtech Health, a digital health company specializing in at-home health testing, to revolutionize cervical cancer screening in Singapore. This partnership introduces the first-ever option for women in Singapore to self-collect samples for cervical cancer screening in the comfort and privacy of their homes. The program integrates Camtech Health's HPV (human papillomavirus) test for self-collection with the BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay, a clinically…

Saudi: SFDA Chief explores investment opportunities with U.S. healthcare companies

Washington: Dr. Hisham bin Saad Aljadhey, the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), recently engaged in fruitful discussions with officials from prominent U.S. healthcare companies specializing in food, drugs, medical devices, and equipment. The meetings went over the roles and responsibilities of SFDA and its support of the private sector in light of the promising development opportunities available in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, primarily those related to the localization of the drug and pharmaceutical industries as…

Abu Dhabi Airports and Burjeel Holdings announce partnership to enhance airport healthcare services

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi Airports and Burjeel Holdings have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance and streamline healthcare for passengers at Zayed International Airport, adding to the range of state-of-the-art facilities available at the recently opened terminal. The agreement will bring the industry-leading healthcare expertise at Burjeel Holdings to the cutting-edge facilities available at Zayed International Airport and redefine passengers’ experience through premium healthcare offerings. Abu Dhabi Airports and Burjeel Holdings will collaborate to open and…

PureHealth Makes Remarkable Market Debut on ADX with 76% Surge

Abu Dhabi, [Date], 2024 - PureHealth, the Middle East's largest healthcare platform, experienced a stellar debut on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). Shares opened at Dh5.5, a significant 76.07% increase from the IPO price of Dh3.26 per share, closing the day at Dh5.74. The company offered 1.11 billion shares, representing 10% of its share capital worth Dh3.62 billion. The subscription process saw remarkable demand, with oversubscription levels reaching 54 times for professional subscribers and an astonishing 483 times for…

Aster Pharmacy Achieves Zero-Plastic Milestone, Incorporates 7.4 Million Paper Bags Annually

Dubai, January 10, 2023 - Aster Pharmacy, a key player in the GCC retail landscape and a part of Aster DM Healthcare Group, proudly declares its successful transition to zero-plastic usage over the last three years. In harmony with the UAE's Green Agenda 2023, Aster Pharmacy's pioneering initiative involves the integration of 7.4 million paper bags annually, supporting the nation's commitment to combat plastic pollution. Launched in 2020 as part of Aster DM Healthcare's Green Choices initiative, Aster Pharmacy positioned…