BREAKING – WHO Director General Shakes Up Agency with Brand New Leadership Team
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A brand-new World Health Organization (WHO) leadership team has been announced, including a dramatically reduced number of leaders and a major shake-out of longstanding faces including Dr Mike Ryan, the Deputy Director General and emergencies director, and Dr Bruce Aylward,
MENAP SCI Supports the Launch of the African Medicines Agency Treaty Alliance (AMATA)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Access to safe, effective, and high-quality medicines is a fundamental right, yet millions across Africa face barriers due to regulatory challenges and substandard treatments. The launch of the African Medicines Agency Treaty Alliance (AMATA) marks a significant step toward ensuring
MENAP-SCI to enhance self-care awareness across the region
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MENAP-SCI (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan Self Care Industry), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting self-care in the MENAP region, commemorates International Self-Care Day today, July 24, 2024. This year’s Self-Care month marks the 5th anniversary of the World Health Organisation’s
The Productivity Paradox: Unlocking Efficiency Through Self-Care
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In our fast-moving society, productivity often takes center stage, overshadowing the equally vital need for self-care. But it's imperative to understand that these two aspects — self-care and productivity — are not opposing forces; rather, they complement and strengthen each
Unlocking the Potential of Self-Care & Self-Medication in the MENAP Region: Challenges, Successes, and Opportunities
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the concept of self-care and self-medication has emerged as a pivotal force in promoting individual empowerment and optimizing healthcare resources. As we delve into the unique context of the MENAP region, it is essential
Making Self-Care a Necessity
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By: Ramez Sawiris, Vice-Chair Middle East Regional Regulatory Affairs Lead Middle East, Africa, Turkey, & Pakistan at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare [mkdf_separator class_name="" type="full-width" position="center" color="" border_style="solid" width="" thickness="" top_margin="" bottom_margin=""] Taking the opportunity to work on ourselves before serving others can bring
Self-Care for Better Mind, Body, and Spirit
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By: Micah, Vice-Chair Africa, Head of Africa Zone, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare [mkdf_separator class_name="" type="full-width" position="center" color="" border_style="solid" width="" thickness="" top_margin="" bottom_margin=""] International Self-Care Day (ISD), like any other significant date on the calendar, accelerates and highlights the issues surrounding achieving a healthier
Responsibility in Self-Care is Up to All of Us
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By: Soufia Hanna, Vice-Chair and Treasurer, Regulatory Affairs & Medical Services Director, ME, Africa, Turkey, West Asia at Reckitt Benckiser [mkdf_separator class_name="" type="full-width" position="center" color="" border_style="solid" width="" thickness="" top_margin="" bottom_margin=""] When it comes to our health, we often overlook the most basic
Beyond telehealth: the virtual care technology trends that will transform healthcare
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A recent estimate by consulting firm McKinsey suggests that $250 billion in healthcare spending could shift to virtual care models in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notwithstanding the dramatic headline, there is no disputing that we are directionally headed towards
UnitedHealth execs: Patients are using telehealth for convenience, not as a necessity
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Telehealth use began to skyrocket back in March as patients saw virtual care as a necessity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients are continuing to see doctors over video visits but for different reasons now: It's more convenient and faster than going