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Japan is committed to aiding African development

Africa is the continent of the future. It has an abundance of natural resources. It is the only region with a population that is expected to grow into the next century.

There are signs that the economy is taking off with growth rates averaging 5.8 percent between 2001 and

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A Kenyan eye clinic with a long vision

In the last six years the firm, which opened with just a few patients, has become East Africa's leading eye clinic and offers a wide range of services, from eye tests to laser surgery.

"Right from the onset our dream was to work in a centre that can be able to provide all types of eye care as a

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Gertrude’s invests Sh500m in new unit

Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has become the latest healthcare institution to expand its capacity as service providers seek to tap into the growing middle class, with a Sh500 million investment.

The hospital has set up a new building at its Muthaiga branch that will expand its bed capacity from 83 to 103 and

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Nigeria To Partner Medical Tourism Association

TO stem the tide of increasing numbers of Nigerian seeking medical treatment abroad and capital flight, the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) is to enter into partnership with the Medical Tourism Association (MTA), an American-based non-profit organization, as the body has expressed strong interest in

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