Industry Developments

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has criticised countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for having institutional weaknesses that deter foreign direct investment... 2007-01-03

South Africa is the best developed pharmaceutical market in Africa, with drug expenditure standing at US$2.88bn in 2005. However, as BMI cautions in its South Africa Pharmaceuticals... 2006-12-22

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), two-thirds of the world's population - and 80% of Africans - do not have adequate access to drugs. Yet,

Abdi Ibrahim claims to be Turkey's leading pharmaceutical firm, and already has product alliances with foreign players including

The Indian arm of California-based biotech firm

Turkish industrial group Eczacibasi is reported to be considering divesting a 50% stake in its generic drug unit. According to industry sources, the whole division is valued at... 2006-12-15

A recent epidemiological study, conducted by South Africa's Health Systems trust, claims that around a quarter of the population is at risk of suffering some form of mental illness... 2006-12-14

The Middle East is becoming an attractive destination for counterfeiters, according to delegates at the Regional Anti-Counterfeiting Forum, which was recently held in Amman, Jordan.... 2006-12-13

The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical firm

The UAE is considering introducing a new pricing system that will lower the cost of pharmaceuticals further, after a number of austerities in recent years. Under the new policy,... 2006-12-11