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Safeguarding Older Persons In South Africa: Duties To Report The Need For Care And Protection

Older persons may become vulnerable for many reasons, including declining health, isolation, financial dependence, or unsafe living conditions. The Older Persons Act 13 of 2006 recognises these risks and sets out...

South Africa Healthcare

BI

Barnard Inc.

Redrawing The Pharma Business Model: Drug Pricing And Market Access Under Nigeria's NHIA Reform Era

Nigeria's shift from a voluntary health insurance scheme to a mandatory national system under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act represents one of the most consequential transformations...

Nigeria Healthcare

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Registration Of Imported Products With NAFDAC In Nigeria

A pre-requisite for the importation, marketing, distribution and sales of foods, drugs, chemicals, cosmetics and medical devices manufactured or produced abroad is registration with the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria.

Nigeria Healthcare

MS

Mandel Solicitors

Interdict, Appeal, Review: Dissecting The Limits Of Interim Relief In HPCSA Matters

On 4 November 2025, the Pretoria High Court delivered an important judgment on the nature and limits of the statutory framework governing the internal processes of the HPCSA.

South Africa Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

Medical Negligence In Ghana: A Legal Guide For Patients And Practioners

Ghana Healthcare

AB

Asare Bediako & Co

Johannesburg High Court Exercises Discretion To Admit Affidavits That Are "Virtually Commissioned"

South Africa Healthcare

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ENS

Navigating Health Claims On Food Labels In South Africa

South Africa Healthcare

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ENS

The Latest Developments Relating To The Tobacco Products And Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B 33-2022]

South Africa Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

Veggie Burgers Are Back In The Game!

South Africa Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

Regulatory Pulse Legal And Regulatory Developments In The Health And Social Sectors

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Legal Considerations For A Digital Health Service Startup In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

Gresyndale Legal

The International Health Regulation (2005) Implementation In Nigeria – September 2025

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

New Tax Laws And Implications For The Private Healthcare Providers

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

IHR Implementation In Nigerian Law - Mapping Of Legal Authorities And Analysis Of Legislation At Federal Level

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

An Overview Of Nigeria's Tax Reform Acts: Key Changes & Implications For Individuals And Entities

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Lexworth Legal Partners

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Nigeria Sustainability Market Analysis 2025: ESG Trends & Renewable Energy Insights

NC

Novatia Consulting

Nigeria's Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025: A Deep Dive Into Reform And Its Challenges

Nigeria Insurance

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Upstream Petroleum Taxation Under The Nigeria Tax Act – Key Imperatives

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KPMG Nigeria

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Healthcare

Safeguarding Older Persons In South Africa: Duties To Report The Need For Care And Protection

Older persons may become vulnerable for many reasons, including declining health, isolation, financial dependence, or unsafe living conditions. The Older Persons Act 13 of 2006 recognises these risks and sets out...

South Africa Healthcare

BI

Barnard Inc.

Redrawing The Pharma Business Model: Drug Pricing And Market Access Under Nigeria's NHIA Reform Era

Nigeria's shift from a voluntary health insurance scheme to a mandatory national system under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act represents one of the most consequential transformations...

Nigeria Healthcare

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Turning Food Waste Into Opportunity: How South Africa's Food Loss Strategy Compares To The EU

South Africa's food loss and waste challenge sits at the intersection of climate risk, operational efficiency and social outcomes. While 13.8 million people face food insecurity...

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Sufficient Knowledge, Not Suspicion: Clarifying Prescription In Medical Malpractice Cases

South Africa Litigation

AA

Adams & Adams

Registration Of Imported Products With NAFDAC In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

MS

Mandel Solicitors

Interdict, Appeal, Review: Dissecting The Limits Of Interim Relief In HPCSA Matters

South Africa Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

Medical Negligence In Ghana: A Legal Guide For Patients And Practioners

Ghana Healthcare

AB

Asare Bediako & Co

Navigating Health Claims On Food Labels In South Africa

South Africa Healthcare

E

ENS

The Latest Developments Relating To The Tobacco Products And Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B 33-2022]

South Africa Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

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Food and Drugs Law

The East African Insider – Week 29th November- 5th December 2025

As we step into December, Africa continues to attract growing interest from global investors, underscored by significant developments across the region.

Tanzania International

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Shikana Group

Redrawing The Pharma Business Model: Drug Pricing And Market Access Under Nigeria's NHIA Reform Era

Nigeria's shift from a voluntary health insurance scheme to a mandatory national system under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act represents one of the most consequential transformations...

Nigeria Healthcare

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

ENSign: A Fresh Lens On Food Waste (Video)

Hear how South Africa is tackling food loss and waste, and how its approach compares to the EU. From policy to business and social impact...

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Turning Food Waste Into Opportunity: How South Africa's Food Loss Strategy Compares To The EU

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Registration Of Imported Products With NAFDAC In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

MS

Mandel Solicitors

Interdict, Appeal, Review: Dissecting The Limits Of Interim Relief In HPCSA Matters

South Africa Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

Johannesburg High Court Exercises Discretion To Admit Affidavits That Are "Virtually Commissioned"

South Africa Healthcare

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ENS

Navigating Health Claims On Food Labels In South Africa

South Africa Healthcare

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ENS

The Latest Developments Relating To The Tobacco Products And Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B 33-2022]

South Africa Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

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Life Sciences, Biotechnology & Nanotechnology

Registration Of Imported Products With NAFDAC In Nigeria

A pre-requisite for the importation, marketing, distribution and sales of foods, drugs, chemicals, cosmetics and medical devices manufactured or produced abroad is registration with the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria.

Nigeria Healthcare

MS

Mandel Solicitors

Interdict, Appeal, Review: Dissecting The Limits Of Interim Relief In HPCSA Matters

On 4 November 2025, the Pretoria High Court delivered an important judgment on the nature and limits of the statutory framework governing the internal processes of the HPCSA.

South Africa Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

IBA Healthcare And Life Sciences Law Committee Healthcare Financing And Reimbursement Survey – Kenya

Mahesh Acharya and Duane Wekesa have provided an in-country overview of Kenya's healthcare financial ecosystem, including the legal and regulatory structures governing reimbursement and insurance coverage...

Kenya Healthcare

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ENS

Vital Signs - October 2025

Nigeria Healthcare

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

From Lab To Global Market: Navigating Legal Risks And Cross-Border Patent Challenges In Licensing Life Sciences Intellectual Property

Nigeria Healthcare

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

How To Register Sanitary Pads, Baby Diapers And Baby Wipes With NAFDAC: Step-By-Step Guide For Importers And Manufacturers

Nigeria Healthcare

uA

Firmus Advisory

Beyond The Doctor's Mistake: Investigating The Chain Of Legal Responsibility In Cases Of Medical Negligence Involving Multiple Parties

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

When Machines Fail: Understanding Liability In AI-Driven Medical Errors Within Nigeria's Healthcare System

Nigeria Healthcare

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Registration Of Packaged Edible Oil With NAFDAC In Nigeria

Ghana Healthcare

uA

Firmus Advisory

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Latest Videos

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Sustainable Innovation In African Life Sciences And Medicine (Video)

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ENS

Firmus Research Presents The 2021 Beverage Sector Report - Anticipate! (Video)

uA

Firmus Advisory

The 2021 Beverage Sector Report EP3: Spend Patterns In Ghana's Beverage Market (Video)

uA

Firmus Advisory

The 2021 Beverage Sector Report EP2: Consumption Patterns In Ghana's Beverage Market (Video)

uA

Firmus Advisory

Podcast | The Money Show | The Beer Industry Appeals For Excise Relief On Low-Alcohol Products

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ENS

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