Day: October 30, 2023

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Apresenta Suas Inovações e Soluções de Saúde na Global Health Exhibition

RIADE, Arábia Saudita, Oct. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) está participando como parceiro de saúde estratégico na Global Health Exhibition 2023 de três dias, com início amanhã em Riade.

O hospital, no seu pavilhão da exposição que acompanha o fórum, mostrará suas inovações e soluções de saúde mais proeminentes no âmbito das suas direções estratégicas destinadas a fortalecer sua posição como pioneiro do conhecimento por meio da educação, pesquisa, inovação e prestação de cuidados de saúde com os mais altos níveis de qualidade e segurança.

Sua Excelência Dr. Majid Ibrahim Al Fayyadh, CEO do King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, falou sobre o evento: O Reino da Arábia Saudita está trabalhando para consolidar a sua posição como líder global no campo da inovação, promovendo um ecossistema dinâmico que abraça as mais recentes tecnologias, apoiando o futuro dos cuidados de saúde e se estabelecendo como um destino mundial.

O Dr. Majid Ibrahim Al Fayyadh salientou que a participação do KFSH&RC na exposição está alinhada ao contexto do seu compromisso de promover a inovação no setor da saúde, do nível nacional ao global, e de apoiar tudo o que contribui para proporcionar os mais altos níveis de cuidados de saúde e a melhor experiência para o paciente.

O KFSH&RC apresenta aos visitantes da exposição suas várias inovações e soluções de saúde e seu impacto na melhoria dos resultados dos cuidados de saúde e da experiência do paciente, e na melhoria da eficiência operacional em vários campos médicos, incluindo a jornada do paciente, pesquisa biomédica espacial, medicina genômica, gerenciamento de capacidade, produção de medicamentos radio farmacêuticos e tratamento com células T (células CAR-T).

O KFSH&RC está pronto para exibir suas inovações, demonstrando sua liderança na pesquisa espacial biomédica. Isso é ressaltado pela sua liderança na supervisão de quatro experimentos de pesquisa em ciências celulares conduzidos no espaço, solidificando o papel pioneiro do hospital na promoção da inovação internacional. Além disso, o hospital apresentará seu programa de tratamento com reengenharia de células T para pacientes com câncer, um aprimoramento significativo no atendimento médico especializado dentro do Reino. Esse avanço também se traduz na redução dos encargos financeiros e de saúde, uma vez que os pacientes não são mais obrigados a procurar tratamento no exterior.

O KFSH&RC é considerado um dos mais proeminentes do mundo na prestação de cuidados de saúde especializados, um pioneiro em inovação e um centro avançado de pesquisa e educação médica. O hospital também trabalha no desenvolvimento tecnologias médicas e disseminação dos cuidados de saúde em todo o mundo em parceria com as principais instituições locais, regionais e internacionais, para alcançar um serviço de classe mundial nos campos clínico, de pesquisa e educacional.

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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Highlights its Space Biomedical Research Journey at the Global Health Exhibition

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is presenting its pioneering journey and prospects in space biomedical research and its role in enhancing human health at the Global Health Exhibition, where KFSH&RC is also participating as a strategic healthcare partner.

At the Exhibition, KFSH&RC delves into its groundbreaking experience leading four research experiments in cell sciences in space. These experiments encompass testing the immune cell response to inflammation in space, monitoring the activity of thousands of genes in immune cells exposed to inflammation over time, and tracking the changes in the lifespan of ribonucleic acid (mRNA) between space and Earth. Additionally, the pavilion simulates the inflammatory response to drug treatment using an immune cell model to explore its potential applications for prevention and early treatment.

The aim of these research experiments, conducted in collaboration with the Saudi Space Authority, as part of the scientific mission of Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni to the International Space Station (ISS), is to contribute to exploratory research and its applications in space medicine to enhance the safety of space explorers and utilize the knowledge gained for the benefit the patient community globally.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Highlights its Space Biomedical Research Journey at the Global Health Exhibition

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Highlights its Space Biomedical Research Journey at the Global Health Exhibition

The scientific experiments lasted for four days and were overseen by the research team led by Dr. Khaled Saad Abu Khubrah, Head of the Department of Molecular Biomedicine and Research at KFSH&RC, along with Dr. Wijdan Al-Ahmadi from KFSH&RC and Dr. Edward Hattie from the BioServe Space Technologies Center in Colorado, USA.

KFSH&RC is actively pursuing further research in space biomedical science to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of gravity deficiency and cosmic radiation on the human body. They aim to leverage the unique space environment, which provides opportunities for medical experiments that are not feasible on Earth. This includes studying how cells and tissues grow in microgravity conditions, potentially leading to groundbreaking discoveries in disease treatments and opening new avenues in space medicine.

KFSH&RC is globally renowned for its specialized healthcare services and its leadership in innovation. It stands as an advanced centre for medical research and education, aiming to advance medical technologies and raise the standard of healthcare worldwide through partnerships with prominent local, regional, and international institutions in clinical, research, and educational fields.

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Bilateral relations with Germany will deepen domestic production – Sanwo-Olu

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says Nigeria’s bilateral relations with the Germany will boost Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), deepen domestic production and strengthen the non-oil sector.

Sanwo-Olu made the remarks at the German-Nigerian Business Conference organised by the German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria, and the Nigerian-German Chamber of Commerce on Monday in Lagos.

The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat said, “as a leading economy in Europe, Nigeria has a lot of lessons to learn from Germany’s industrialisation trajectory.

“We seek to reverse our infrastructural deficit, build capacity across various production value-chains and develop our economy.

“Our administration has been very deliberate about implementing strategic policies and intentional in our goal to attract investments into the state.”

He said the state government’s objective, through the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Development Agenda, was to foster an enabling environment by initiating and implementing policies that promote ease of doing business.

Sanwo-Olu noted that the state government would continue to support business success through sustainable practices and inclusive economy.

He said that Lagos remained a top receiving state for both FDIs and domestic investments.

He stressed that Lagos was not only open and ready for business, but prepared to provide all the necessary policy support that would strengthen ease of doing business.

On his part, Mr Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor, Republic of Germany, said Germany was keen on expanding all existing bilateral relationships with Nigeria.

Scholz said they were ready to partner with Lagos State in the fields of energy and climate.

He, however, stressed the need for a stable, reliable and environmentally friendly power sector for economic growth and development.

Scholz promised to join hands in changing the stereotypes about Nigeria.

The chancellor said he was in Nigeria to increase trade and industrial investment between both countries, improve local value creation and sustainable manufacturing industry to create quality jobs and upgrade infrastructure.

Earlier in his welcome address, Mr Igbuan Okasiabor, the President, Nigerian-German Chamber of Commerce, said the Nigerian-German partnership had grown stronger over the years, creating various opportunities for businesses in both countries.

According to Okasiabor, partnership between both countries will strengthen facilitate trade, and spark innovation that will drive both economies.

“This conference serves as a catalyst for building stronger and more prosperous relationships,” he said.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

Nigeria adopts IMO guidelines on biofouling to preserve waterways

The Federal Government has adopted the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) guidelines to prevent the menace caused by ship biofouling in waterways.

Dr Bashir Jamoh, the Director-General, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said this at NIMASA and the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres (MTCC) Africa Biofouling Management Training on Monday in Lagos.

The training on transfer of enviromentally sound technologies (Test Biofouling) projects for partnering countries had the theme: ‘The Place of Technology in the Management of Marine Biofouling.

Biofouling is the accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animals on wet surfaces that have a mechanical function, causing structural or other functional deficiencies.

IMO guidelines for the control and management of ship’s biofouling is an international instrument aimed at addressing and maintaining the efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability of maritime operations as well as prevent the spread of invasive species in waterways.

According to Jamoh, biofouling poses a huge threat to Nigeria’s transition to the Blue Economy due to its environmental burdens.

He listed such burden as low productivity, biodiversity, lower resilience to climate change and economic burdens (financial loss due to low productivity), huge prevention and control cost, among others.

Jamoh added that biofouling increases the hydrodynamic drag of ships which results in increased fuel consumption, reduced speed and maneuverability.

“Shipping is at the crux of global trading and the economy with about 90 per cent of world trade and commerce is facilitated through shipping.

“Studies, however, revealed that ships serve as channel for transportation of harmful non-indigenous Invasive Aquatic Species (IAS).

“These organisms attached themselves to the outer surface and niche areas of a ship, and then translocated from one ecoregion to another.

“The process by which these organisms attached themselves to the ship and other surfaces is referred to as biofouling,” he said.

He noted that Nigeria’s economy relies heavily on international trade with shipping being a key component of import and export activities.

This, he said, had inevitably exposed the nation to threats of the IAS transfer into our territorial waters.

Jamoh added that technological advancements had led to some innovative solutions by experts to aid the control and mitigate the impact of biofouling.

He, however, said that some of these technologies exhibit complexity in the course of their application.

“This workshop on test biofouling project is an initiative of IMO in close partnership with the MTCC to assist developing countries advance their knowledge about and facilitate the implementation of IMO Biofouling Guidelines owing to the complexity of biofouling management and the technologies available.

“This session will involve showcasing the newest technologies, their application including cost-effective practices and related benefits for the environment and efficiency of shipping,” he said.

He stressed that the importance of protecting and conserving the seas, oceans and their inhabitants cannot be overemphasised.

Also, Ms Lydia Ngugi, Head MTCC Africa, said the aim and mandate of the MTCC was to build capacity for climate change mitigation in the shipping and maritime industry in Africa.

“We are here to deliberate and have technical workshop on the test biofouling programme that they are running in conjunction with partnering countries and Nigeria is one of them. We have representatives from Comoros and Somalia.

“With regards to technology, IMO has in place the biofouling guidelines and its aim is to ensure that there is sustainable development world over especially in the shipping industry and this is linked to the United Nations Development Goals.

“With regards to the scope, we all know that a healthy ocean is good for the entire environment as well as the shipping industry,” Ngugi said.

Dr Jose Matheickal, Director, Department of Partnerships and Projects, IMO, said Nigeria had contributed significantly to IMO’s previous policies.

Matheickal also urged Nigeria to follow suit with biofouling guidelines.

“The event is very meaningful and serves as a platform for information sharing and there is the need for collaboration and coordination from stakeholders,” he said.

Commenting, Ms Funmi Folorunso, the President, African Shipowners Association, urged all the stakeholders to take biofouling very serious.

Folorunso noted that biofouling works against shipowners that fly African flags, stressing that the outcome of the meeting would centre on ways to mitigate its effect.

Dr Oma Ofodile, Deputy Director, Marine Environment Management Department, NIMASA and MTCC Africa Focal Point, urged all participants not to be left behind on the IMO call for zero emissions by 2050.

“NIMASA has done a lot to reduce emissions and the training is one of the ways to close the gap of emission from vessels,” Ofodile said.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria