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++ Africa Finance Corporation Commits $40 Million to Transform Healthcare with African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja ++ Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, today signed an equity investment term sheet, pledging up to US$40 million towards the construction of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja hospital. The visionary 500-bed medical health facility is currently being developed by Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the leading trade finance bank for Africa, in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London (KCH). The agreement was signed at the inaugural AMCE African Health Forum in Abuja. "Africa’s healthcare sector suffers a severe and alarming infrastructure gap and a shortage of qualified medical practitioners. We are therefore pleased to partner alongside Afreximbank and King’s College Hospital, London, on this epoch-making project that will transform healthcare in Africa and contribute to a reversal in medical tourism. Building a world-class facility that captures medical spend in Africa, promotes specialist skills development, retains and, most importantly, attracts healthcare practitioners in our local communities, aligns well with AFC’s import substitution strategy and we look forward to working with all partners to establish the AMCE as a beacon of medical excellence on the continent." - Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO, AFC "We are delighted that AFC have joined us as strategic partners on this important initiative aimed at addressing Africa’s healthcare infrastructure challenges. This collaboration exemplifies the power of cooperation among African Development Finance Institutions in driving impactful projects that benefit our communities and promote sustainable growth. By investing in AMCE Abuja, we are not only supporting the establishment of world-class healthcare infrastructure but also creating opportunities for job creation, skills development, and knowledge transfer. We invite more partners to join us in this crucial endeavour to revolutionise healthcare in Africa and make a lasting impact on the well-being of our communities." - Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Afreximbank #techafricanews #africa #strategic #partnership #development #finance #endeavour #healthcare #infrastructure

Five hospitals in Qatar included in list of world’s top 250 academic medical centers The Ministry of Public Health announced on 15 February 2023 that five hospitals in Qatar have achieved a position within the list of the world’s top 250 academic medical centers as per the study issued by Brand Finance. Brand Finance is a renowned UK-based world-leading brand valuation consultancy. The hospitals and rankings are as follows: Top 100 AMC Hospitals National Center for Cancer Care & Research: Ranking - 60 - Opened in 2004 Hamad General Hospital: Ranking - 63 - Opened in 1982 World's Top AMCs 101-250 Heart Hospital - Opened in 2011 Rumailah Hospital - Opened in 1957 Sidra Medicine - Opened in 2018 The ranking of five hospitals in the list also gives Qatar the highest number among the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The research conducted by Brand Finance studied 2,500 leading healthcare professionals across the world. Source: Ministry of Public Health/ Brand Finance Cover image credit: Shutterstock

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In Africa, Operation Smile provides surgical and comprehensive care for patients and educational programs for healthcare workers across 11 countries. Since 1987, Operation Smile has delivered high-quality care to approximately 9,000 patients in Kenya alone. Our reach extends to countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, Rwanda and South Africa, where it partners and collaborates closely with local communities, hospitals, governments, ministries of health, universities and healthcare professionals to improve access to essential healthcare services and education and training.  This year's African Union theme, "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality and relevant learning in Africa," profoundly resonates with our mission. Our work in Africa extends beyond surgical interventions; it's about constructing sustainable healthcare systems capable of withstanding challenges and serving communities for generations to come.  https://lnkd.in/dM-XQSHN

With #President Tinubu's nod 👍 for revamped health facilities, the Nigerian healthcare landscape is on the brink of a colossal upgrade. That's not the real news. The news is that our recently accepted paper in Journal of Building Engineering could be a game-changer in this transformational journey. Titled "Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in healthcare facilities: A systematic literature review and gap analysis," our paper reveals the intricate dynamics of IEQ in healthcare settings. From providing actionable insights to 🎯elevate health outcomes, 🎯enhance patient/staff satisfaction, 🎯reduce infection rates and 🎯boost staff productivity, our framework sheds light on how IEQ impacts various facets of healthcare. Eager to dive deeper into the research? Please follow ▶️ the link: https://lnkd.in/dCH_CmdJ 🚀 The research can help us build a brighter tomorrow for Nigerian🇳🇬 healthcare!💯 #nigeria #nigerian #healthcare #healthcaredesign #healing #productivity #abuja #research #review #systematicreview https://lnkd.in/daeBZv6u

The President of the Uganda Medical Association, Dr. Herbert Luswata, delivers a compelling message asking government officials to received treatment in country rather than using precious public resources that drain investment in healthcare facilities and staff training. When leaders leave a country to consume medical services elsewhere, public trust and confidence is eroded. This message is a familiar one echoed in many developing countries - a message that has largely been ignored. If leaders continue to seek treatment abroad, why not call for them to pay out of pocket, minimizing the financial impact of their expensive choices? Revised public policy measures & more rigorous medical tourism standards could help if there is political will. #Uganda #MedicalTourism #Investment #StaffTraining #UgandaMedicalAssociation #PublicPolicy #MedicalTourismStandards https://ow.ly/NX7o50QHKPH

The President of the Uganda Medical Association, Dr. Herbert Luswata, delivers a compelling message asking government officials to received treatment in country rather than using precious public resources that drain investment in healthcare facilities and staff training. When leaders leave a country to consume medical services elsewhere, public trust and confidence is eroded. This message is a familiar one echoed in many developing countries - a message that has largely been ignored. If leaders continue to seek treatment abroad, why not call for them to pay out of pocket, minimizing the financial impact of their expensive choices? Revised public policy measures & more rigorous medical tourism standards could help if there is political will. #Uganda #MedicalTourism #Investment #StaffTraining #UgandaMedicalAssociation #PublicPolicy #MedicalTourismStandards https://ow.ly/NX7o50QHKPH

The President of the Uganda Medical Association, Dr. Herbert Luswata, delivers a compelling message asking government officials to received treatment in country rather than using precious public resources that drain investment in healthcare facilities and staff training. When leaders leave a country to consume medical services elsewhere, public trust and confidence is eroded. This message is a familiar one echoed in many developing countries - a message that has largely been ignored. If leaders continue to seek treatment abroad, why not call for them to pay out of pocket, minimizing the financial impact of their expensive choices? Revised public policy measures & more rigorous medical tourism standards could help if there is political will. #Uganda #MedicalTourism #Investment #StaffTraining #UgandaMedicalAssociation #PublicPolicy #MedicalTourismStandards https://ow.ly/PWFJ50QHKPG

Recent insights highlight Saudi Arabia's strategic healthcare trajectory, with a strong focus on growth opportunities. While existing investments target general medicine and surgeries, untapped potential lies in underserved fields like psychiatric care and gastroenterology, presenting strategic opportunities for businesses. To foster healthcare growth, Saudi Arabia aims to elevate private healthcare investment from below 20% to 50%, advocating for robust public-private partnerships (PPPs). Guided by Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is steering towards community-based care, decentralization, mental health, value-based care, and wellness initiatives. The landscape is evolving with digitalized hospital fronts and community-centric services, emphasizing preventative and chronic disease management outside traditional hospital settings. #KSA #SaudiArabia #Heatlthcare #Vision2030