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For $11.6 Bn

Sanofi buys US haemophilia treatment firm

France's Sanofi is to buy Bioverativ.

Paris - Muslimchronicle
French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi said Monday it had reached an agreement to purchase US biotech company Bioverativ, which specialises in treatments for haemophilia and rare blood disorders, for $11.6 billion.... Read more
to increased pressure on Kuwait’s healthcare system

Health sector reforms remove capacity constrains

Robust population growth

Kuwait - Muslimchronicle
Robust population growth, lower child mortality, increased life expectancy and changing lifestyle risk factors such as chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have in recent... Read more
At Risk Of Famine And Reliant

Rising Yemen currency sparks hope of relief for millions

Yemenis shop at a supermarket in Sanaa after the Yemeni currency rose 16 percent against the dollar.

Aden - Muslimchronicle
A sharp rise in the currency of war-torn Yemen Thursday following a $2-billion Saudi bailout sparked hope of relief for millions at risk of famine and reliant on imported food.... Read more
Emirates International Conference

On Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility begins tomorrow

Dr. Awatif Al Baha

Dubai - Muslimchronicle
The 14th Emirates International Conference on Obstetrics and Gynecology and Infertility will be held in Dubai tomorrow (Thursday) Under the theme "The Role of Genes in Gynecology", and that is under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh... Read more
An Association Representing Victims

'Hundreds' of lawsuits filed over Lactalis salmonella

The headquarters builing of French dairy group Lactalis in Laval, western France.

Paris - Muslimchronicle
Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against French dairy giant Lactalis by families who say their children got salmonella poisoning after drinking powdered milk made by the company, an association representing victims said Friday.... Read more
after receiving a controversial vaccine showe

Philippines: deaths in vaccine row 'consistent with' dengue

Sanofi's disclosure sparked protests

Manila - Muslimchronicle
The Philippines said Thursday that some of the 14 children who died after receiving a controversial vaccine showed signs of "severe dengue", as investigators probe the drug whose use was suspended due to health concerns.... Read more
in pot firms, users

Trump marijuana policy reversal stokes fears

A decision by the Justice Department to enforce federal pot laws is posing a threat to growers.

Washington - Muslimchronicle
The Trump administration's decision to enforce federal anti-marijuana laws has sent shivers through users, medical patients and businesses encouraged by the growing number of states legalizing the drug.... Read more
in pot firms, users

Trump marijuana policy reversal stokes fears

A decision by the Justice Department to enforce federal pot laws is posing a threat to growers

Washington - Muslimchronicle
The Trump administration's decision to enforce federal anti-marijuana laws has sent shivers through users, medical patients and businesses encouraged by the growing number of states legalizing the drug.... Read more