MedEdge MEA

Fresenius Medical Care has introduced TherapyWise™, a cloud-based analytics capability designed to provide retrospective, programme-level insights into kidney replacement therapy (KRT) delivered in acute and hospital critical care settings.

Bayer and Henry Ford Health have announced a strategic research partnership to expand patient access to clinical trials and accelerate the development of innovative treatments. As part of the collaboration, Henry Ford Health has been selected as one of only four U.S. academic health systems to join Bayer’s strategic research network, reflecting its strong clinical research capabilities, integrated care network, and diverse patient population.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Jeddah Health Cluster 2 has signed a cooperation agreement with Jamjoom Pharma to strengthen collaboration in healthcare education, disease awareness, and professional capability development across Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to enhance healthcare quality by implementing health awareness campaigns, scientific and educational programmes, training activities, and knowledge exchange across multiple medical specialties.

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), in partnership with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), have completed 12 disease registries to strengthen preventive, personalised, and data-driven healthcare across the Emirate.

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Ministry of Family and the National Academy for Childhood Development (NACD) have launched the new summer edition of the Jeel 71 programme under the theme “A Generation Built on Values”, supporting the UAE’s Year of Family. Designed for children aged 9 to 13, the programme aims to strengthen Emirati values, national identity, and essential life skills through interactive workshops and practical learning experiences.

Most of us don’t think twice before taking a sip from our water purifiers. After all, if it’s filtered, it must be safe, right? We often assume that filtered water is completely safe to drink. We fill a glass, we take a sip, we move on. For most people, drinking filtered water is part of our daily routine. It’s quick, convenient and reassuring. Clean drinking water is essential for good health, and most households rely on water filters to improve its quality.

Ismailia, Egypt: Egypt is preparing to launch Africa’s first virtual hospital in Ismailia as part of efforts to expand digital healthcare services and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s Universal Health Insurance System.

Lomé, Togo: Mental health leaders and policymakers from 26 West and Central African countries have committed to expanding rights-based, community-based mental health care and accelerating progress towards the WHO African Region’s 2030 mental health targets. The commitment was made during the West and Central Africa Mental Health Intercountry Learning Gathering, convened by the WHO Regional Office for Africa with support from the Akwaaba Trust.

Damascus, Syria: UNICEF has welcomed a US$7.95 million contribution from the Government of the Republic of Korea to support vulnerable children and families in Syria through the second phase of the Resilience for Children+ partnership. The funding is part of the Republic of Korea’s US$40 million global initiative supporting children affected by humanitarian crises across five countries, including Syria.

Dubai, UAE: Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), the academic arm of Dubai Health, has been designated as an Accredited Provider by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), marking a major milestone in advancing continuing medical education (CME) in the UAE.