Ethiopia has begun producing critically important medicines that have not previously been manufactured in any African country. This will not only meet the domestic demand of the republic but also enable exports to pharmaceutical markets in other African states. The information was reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. The production is organised in the Kilinto Industrial Park in Addis Ababa. According to the park’s management, as of November 2025, five factories are already operating there,…

SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — At the eighth CIIE, a range of elder-friendly health products and services were showcased across multiple exhibition areas. The displays covered diverse fields such as rehabilitation aids, elder-friendly products, and sleep restoration, aiming to address the practical needs of the elderly population. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

Egypt’s Ministry of Health said it has successfully localised the full manufacturing process of advanced cancer drugs that were previously imported. The initiative is expected to guarantee a steady domestic supply of high-quality medicines while reducing treatment costs for patients nationwide, reports Sada el-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. According to ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt had been spending about US$265 million annually on imported cancer drugs. Of this, roughly US$100–120 million came from state funding for public treatment…

The South African Department of Health has unveiled a national digital platform to monitor tuberculosis testing. The system was introduced by the country’s Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, according to Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. The platform has been designed to collect data on tuberculosis testing across all regions of the country. The information is updated in near real-time and takes into account the user’s age, gender and place of residence. The project was developed jointly by the Department…

Egypt ranks ninth in the world for its programmes on early detection and prevention of lung diseases. This was announced by the country’s Minister of Health, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, at the annual professional forum for pulmonologists, reports Middle East News Agency (MENA), a partner of TV BRICS. The new strategies are based on a shift from disease treatment to disease prediction. To achieve this, Egypt is introducing genomic analysis technologies and precision medicine – a personalised approach in which treatment is…

Researchers at Indian Nagaland University have discovered a naturally occurring plant compound, Sinapic acid, that significantly accelerates wound healing in diabetic conditions. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The breakthrough offers a promising step towards developing safe, affordable, and natural treatments for one of diabetes’ most persistent complications – delayed wound recovery. This is the first global study to demonstrate that Sinapic acid, when taken orally, enhances diabetic wound healing in preclinical models. The compound works…

India has introduced its first facial skin microbiome test – a scientific advancement designed to transform the understanding of skin health through the study of beneficial microorganisms that inhabit the human face. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. Unlike conventional skincare, which focuses mainly on surface-level treatments, the new test analyses the balance of millions of microbes that naturally protect the skin, regulate immune responses, and support regeneration. When this delicate ecosystem is disrupted by environmental…

Risks of outbreaks and epidemics A new pandemic could begin worldwide as soon as tomorrow – economies and healthcare systems of all countries must be prepared for it. This view was expressed in April 2025 by the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. He emphasised that this is “not a theoretical risk” but an “epidemiological certainty.” In December 2021, the WHO announced that in 2022 the organisation’s member states would begin discussing a global agreement on…

Doctors in India have for the first time successfully treated a 60-year-old patient with severe aortic stenosis using Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) guided by intravascular ultrasound. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The patient had previously undergone bypass surgery, which made another open-heart operation extremely risky. The minimally invasive approach not only addressed his immediate condition but also offered a safer long-term solution. The procedure involved an advanced tissue valve engineered for greater durability than…

Scientists have reported two major achievements in medical and engineering research: enhanced MRI imaging for brain disease diagnosis and the development of 4D printing technology with shape-memory polymers. This is reported by Pars Today, a partner of TV BRICS. A research team has developed two artificial intelligence models designed to improve brain MRI scans. The first model increases precision in separating brain structures, supporting better understanding of growth and ageing. The second enhances overall image quality by improving resolution, reducing…