Healthcare Sector
Coverage of Healthcare Sector in the Nexus archive.
- Burjeel issues $500M Islamic bond as market thaws
Abu Dhabi-listed Burjeel Holdings issued a $500 million Islamic bond, part of a $1.5 billion borrowing plan delayed by the Iran war. The bond attracted three times the supply in demand, primarily from international investors, signaling thawing Gulf debt markets. Proceeds will refinance existing debt and fund research and clinical trials.
- Abiodun commissions Pharma Warehouse, says 30,000 Ogun residents receive free HIV treatment
Abiodun has commissioned a Pharma Warehouse in Ogun State, where 30,000 residents receive free HIV treatment. His administration claims significant progress in repositioning the state's health system to improve service delivery.
- AI transforming healthcare sector, Telangana committed to fostering deep-tech ecosystem: Sridhar Babu
The article highlights AI's transformative role in the healthcare sector, with Telangana expressing commitment to fostering a deep-tech ecosystem, as emphasized by Sridhar Babu.
- Amid solid job numbers, a North Carolina economist sees troubling headwinds
A North Carolina economist highlights labor shortages in construction and agriculture due to declining immigrant labor, contributing to higher wages and consumer prices. Despite a steady national job market, hiring remains concentrated in healthcare and hospitality, with recent college graduates facing higher unemployment linked to remote work and automation.
- Lilly Gets Back Into the Vaccine Business With New Deals
Eli Lilly is re-entering the vaccine business by forming new partnerships to develop and distribute vaccines. This strategic move aims to expand their presence in the healthcare sector.
- Why 3.8% inflation actually feels like an 8% hit to your retirement savings
The official Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 3.8% inflation underrepresents the actual cost increases in areas like healthcare and energy, which are seeing double-digit spikes and affecting retirement savings. This discrepancy can lead to a significant drain on portfolio values. As a result, traditional strategies for managing retirement funds may no longer be effective.
- ‘Uber for nurses’: gig-work apps lobby to deregulate healthcare, report finds
Billion-dollar tech platforms are lobbying to deregulate the 'Uber for nursing' industry to expand gig work in healthcare, according to a report by the AI Now Institute. The report highlights the use of AI in staffing healthcare facilities while warning that gig work compromises workers' rights, protections, and pay.