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Roche Africa Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives.

The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare. We partner with national, regional and local stakeholders to identify underlying access issues, then work with local partners on solutions that catalyse exponential change. We take a person-centered approach to health, so that the solutions we design together solve the ch

allenges people face at each step of their health journey: from awareness to diagnosis, to treatment and ongoing care. When working with partners for systems-level change across Africa, we know that we can never lose sight of the individual. Together with our partners, we put people at the heart of everything we do, so that we can all support the whole system and care for the whole person.

28/07/2026

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by a viral infection. Depending on the type of hepatitis, symptoms can range from mild flu-like signs to life-threatening liver failure, cirrhosis or cancer.

is a reminder that eliminating viral hepatitis will require sustained investment in diagnostics, stronger laboratory systems, integrated testing programmes and partnerships that help countries expand access to care.

Every diagnosis creates an opportunity for earlier treatment, better health outcomes and progress towards eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat.

We are working towards a world where fewer lives are affected by viral hepatitis.

Stronger blood safety systems are built through more than technology alone. Training healthcare workers, strengthening l...
26/06/2026

Stronger blood safety systems are built through more than technology alone.

Training healthcare workers, strengthening laboratory infrastructure and supporting integrated testing models are essential to building resilient healthcare systems that can respond faster and more effectively to growing demand.

Partnerships and long-term investment are vital to strengthening blood safety across Africa, and every donation matters. .

Access to safe blood is a critical healthcare priority across Africa. Modernising blood screening systems through automa...
19/06/2026

Access to safe blood is a critical healthcare priority across Africa.

Modernising blood screening systems through automated and molecular testing can help improve testing accuracy, strengthen laboratory efficiency and support better patient outcomes.

Innovation, infrastructure and collaboration all play an important role in advancing blood safety across the continent.

Earlier this month, on , we were reminded that frontline care depends on more than individual effort.Nurses are managin...
28/05/2026

Earlier this month, on , we were reminded that frontline care depends on more than individual effort.

Nurses are managing increasing patient volumes, complex conditions and time pressure. In that context, access to reliable diagnostic information is essential.

Integrated testing, stronger laboratory networks and continued investment in skills all contribute to better decision-making at the start of the patient journey.

Through initiatives like the Roche Scientific Campus, we are working to strengthen that ecosystem and support laboratory professionals, to ensure that diagnostic insight is available when it matters most.

Healthcare moves quickly. Decisions are made in real time, often under pressure.For nurses on the frontline, access to a...
20/05/2026

Healthcare moves quickly. Decisions are made in real time, often under pressure.

For nurses on the frontline, access to accurate diagnostics can make all the difference. It provides the insight needed to act with confidence and precision.

already inform a large share of clinical decision-making, but it continues to receive a relatively small portion of overall health investment.

Closing that gap means focusing on both systems and people. Integrated testing allows infrastructure to be used more effectively across conditions. Training ensures those systems deliver reliable, high-quality results.

When both are in place, care becomes more efficient and more responsive.

Frontline healthcare workers carry a significant clinical and operational responsibility across healthcare systems in Af...
15/05/2026

Frontline healthcare workers carry a significant clinical and operational responsibility across healthcare systems in Africa.

They are often identifying risk, recognising patterns and helping shape early diagnosis.

Without reliable diagnostic support, that responsibility becomes even greater. Delays in testing or fragmented systems can lead to decisions being made without a complete view of the patient.

Integrated testing helps bring that view together. Connected systems across diseases and care levels support faster, more informed decisions.

Collective action for a resilient Africa. Join the conversation virtually 🌍No single entity can close the NCD financing ...
27/04/2026

Collective action for a resilient Africa. Join the conversation virtually 🌍

No single entity can close the NCD financing gap alone. To safeguard Africa’s economic future, we must mobilise private investment and capital markets through novel public-private partnerships.

Join Dr Ebere Okereke as she convenes a high-level dialogue at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Nairobi. Together with Amref Health Africa, World Health Organization African Region, Africa CDC, NSIA and Medserve, we will roadmap how health financing reforms can translate into sovereign economic growth and equitable patient access.

The session features a distinguished panel of pioneers from Nigeria, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, alongside clinical and patient advocates from KESHO and Kilele Health. They will share actionable innovations—from blended finance and debt-to-health conversions to social health insurance reforms.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026 ⏰ Time: 09:30 – 11:00 AM (EAT)

Register here: https://amref.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V_9CCkBERfSzuBmZkwHSfg #/registration

16/04/2026

What’s investing in health worth for Africa? 🌍

For our Area Head, Maturin Tchoumi, the answer is simple: Opportunity.

It’s often said that "health is wealth", but the reality is even more powerful. Between 2017 and 2023, breast cancer cost seven African nations $10.3 billion in lost productivity. That is a huge gap, but as Maturin explains in the video below, we have the chance to turn that loss into a surplus.

The logic is clear: when we invest in health, we aren't just spending money – we are fueling our continent's growth. For every $1 invested in early detection, $12 goes back into the economy. Plus, every new healthcare job created supports three more jobs in the community!

Through the Africa Breast Cancer Ambition (ABCA), we are working to help more women in Africa live longer, healthier lives after a breast cancer diagnosis – showing that healthcare is not a cost, but a catalyst for a more prosperous future.

Because when women thrive, Africa thrives. ❤️

Watch the video to hear more from Maturin. ⬇️

08/04/2026

What happens when you bring the right voices together?

At 2026 in Nairobi, we convened policymakers, journalists, NGOs and health leaders from across the continent around one shared question: what is the true value of investing in health?

Understanding the societal impact of health doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens through dialogue.

Across conversations, one idea became clear:
Health is not a cost, but a driver of stronger families, more resilient communities and sustainable growth.

This video captures just a glimpse of those exchanges — the discussions, perspectives and connections that help reframe how we think about healthcare.

Because when we connect voices, we unlock new ways to see the value of investing in people.

Many African laboratories already have molecular testing platforms in place.When these systems are integrated across HIV...
27/03/2026

Many African laboratories already have molecular testing platforms in place.

When these systems are integrated across HIV, TB and emerging pathogens, they become more efficient, more sustainable and better prepared for future health threats.

Integrated diagnostics reduce duplication, optimise resources and ensure testing capacity remains active year-round.

Stronger laboratory networks today strengthen pandemic preparedness tomorrow.

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