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Regulatory Pulse - July 2026
The Federal Government has launched the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services, positioning government procurement as a public-health intervention to promote healthier diets, improved nutrition and prevention of non-communicable diseases. The Guidelines are intended to influence food served and purchased across public institutions, including hospitals, schools and government establishments
Nigeria Healthcare
HE
Health Ethics and Law Consulting
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Health And Pharmaceutical Sector Round-Up For Q2 Of 2026: Key Developments And Outlook For Q3 2026
Q2 2026 marked a pivotal period for Nigeria's health and pharmaceutical sector, as the government shifted from broad policy statements to concrete implementation measures. What do the new National Malaria Strategic Plan, emergency medical response initiatives, and digital pharmacy regulations mean for healthcare operators, investors, and service providers navigating this evolving regulatory landscape?
Nigeria Healthcare
SB
Stren & Blan Partners
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Medical Negligence In Nigeria: How Hospitals Can Prevent Claims Through Better Patient Safety
As medical negligence claims in Nigeria increasingly expose hospitals to tens or hundreds of millions in damages, regulatory sanctions, and reputational harm, healthcare institutions must shift from reactive legal responses to proactive patient safety systems. This analysis examines how weak internal policies, inadequate staffing, poor documentation, and governance gaps create legal vulnerabilities, while outlining eight practical strategies hospitals can implement to prevent costly disputes before they occ
Nigeria Healthcare
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Regulatory Pulse - July 2026
The Federal Government has launched the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services, positioning government procurement as a public-health intervention to promote healthier diets, improved nutrition and prevention of non-communicable diseases. The Guidelines are intended to influence food served and purchased across public institutions, including hospitals, schools and government establishments
Nigeria Healthcare
HE
Health Ethics and Law Consulting
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Health And Pharmaceutical Sector Round-Up For Q2 Of 2026: Key Developments And Outlook For Q3 2026
Q2 2026 marked a pivotal period for Nigeria's health and pharmaceutical sector, as the government shifted from broad policy statements to concrete implementation measures. What do the new National Malaria Strategic Plan, emergency medical response initiatives, and digital pharmacy regulations mean for healthcare operators, investors, and service providers navigating this evolving regulatory landscape?
Nigeria Healthcare
SB
Stren & Blan Partners
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European Comission - Commission Opens Investigation Into Sanofi Over Alleged Disparagement Of Rival Flu Vaccine
The European Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Sanofi over allegations that the pharmaceutical giant abused its dominant market position through a misleading communication campaign disparaging a competitor's influenza vaccine. The probe examines whether Sanofi falsely portrayed CSL Seqirus' Fluad vaccine as scientifically inferior while promoting its own Efluelda product to healthcare professionals in Germany and France.
Afghanistan Anti-trust
N
Nazali
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Regulatory Pulse - July 2026
The Federal Government has launched the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services, positioning government procurement as a public-health intervention to promote healthier diets, improved nutrition and prevention of non-communicable diseases. The Guidelines are intended to influence food served and purchased across public institutions, including hospitals, schools and government establishments
Nigeria Healthcare
HE
Health Ethics and Law Consulting
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The EU Data Act’s Access-by-Design Deadline: What Life Sciences Companies Need To Know Before September 2026
The EU Data Act's September 2026 deadline introduces a new access-by-design requirement for connected medical devices and related services, but the practical impact may be more limited than manufacturers expect. This analysis examines what life sciences companies must do to comply with both the upcoming milestone and the broader set of obligations that have been in force since September 2025.
European Union Privacy
AP
Arnold & Porter
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Regulatory Pulse - July 2026
The Federal Government has launched the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services, positioning government procurement as a public-health intervention to promote healthier diets, improved nutrition and prevention of non-communicable diseases. The Guidelines are intended to influence food served and purchased across public institutions, including hospitals, schools and government establishments
Nigeria Healthcare
HE
Health Ethics and Law Consulting
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Council Of The EU Agrees On Mandate On Measures To Advance Biotechnology Innovation In The EU
The European Council has adopted a position on targeted amendments to health legislation aimed at streamlining regulations for genetically modified microorganisms and updating organ processing rules to reflect scientific advances. The proposed changes seek to create a more efficient regulatory process for certain GMMs meeting predetermined safety standards while enabling innovative approaches to organ transplantation that could extend the time between procurement and transplant.
European Union Healthcare
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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