Global NCD Alliance Forum Gathers Experts in Rwanda Amidst Funding Challenges

Kigali, Rwanda is hosting the 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum from February 13-15, bringing together 700 advocates, experts, and ministerial representatives from over 66 countries. This is the first time the Forum will take place in sub-Saharan Africa, a region facing a growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) amid concerns over global health financing. The…

JCRC Performs First Stem-Cell Therapy in East Africa, Offering New Hope for Chronic Conditions

The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) has successfully treated its first patient using stem-cell therapy, marking a medical milestone in the East African region. The groundbreaking regenerative medicine procedure, performed Wednesday afternoon, involved the infusion of stem cells into a patient suffering from chronic back pain. Among the first to undergo this therapy was Dr.…