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Making an impact in healthcare

WebMaking an impact in healthcare. Access to health care for all – also known as universal health coverage – is a fundamental part of the United Nations’ Global Goals for …

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Healthcare BII Gender Toolkit

WebIncreasing equal access to health: Many rural areas in Africa have few midwives, as women are less willing to work in rural areas due to safety concerns, and because women may …

Category: Health Go Health

Why and how we invest in food and agriculture

WebOur strategy is built on five investment themes. We aim to lift farm productivity, integrate value chains, improve access to nutritious food, support …

Category: Food Go Health

CDC Group invests in Medical Credit Fund to support health

WebThe only debt fund fully dedicated to small and medium-sized health enterprises (SMEs) in Africa, launched its second fund (MCF II), allowing more …

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What is the impact of improved access to finance for …

WebOver the past decade, MCF has disbursed over 4,500 loans worth $80 million to healthcare facilities, with a >96 per cent rate of successful repayment. MCF loans have enabled …

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Why health and safety measures benefit both employees and …

WebCDC’s Mark Eckstein writes about the importance of health and safety – both to employees and the companies they work for. “Safety and health at work is not only a …

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Good Practice: Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution: …

WebFor the first time in years the number of those lacking electricity in Africa rising to more than 590 million people in 2020, an increase of 13 million people, or 2%, from …

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Telecommunications

WebTelecommunications. 1. Applicability. This sector profile is designed to help fund managers quickly familiarise themselves with the most frequent and important environmental, social …

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What is the impact of improved access to finance for healthcare

WebThe Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront the need to strengthen healthcare systems across the globe. This is particularly evident in Africa, where we invest.

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CDC makes new US$48m investment in innovative Indian …

WebCDC backs Indian healthcare provider with US$48m investment - Narayana Health to expand affordable treatment in Eastern, Central and Western India.

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Healthquad Fund II

WebHealthQuad focuses on investing into early-stage healthcare. businesses in India, in particular those that leverage technology or. adopt innovative business models to …

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We are now British International Investment

Web• New name better reflects scope of our work • British International Investment to play key role in fighting the climate emergency. We have formally renamed as British …

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CDC announces US$100 million investment in Alfa Medical Group, …

WebAlfa Medical Group consists of leading diagnostics players in Egypt (Alfa Scan and Alfa Laboratories) and El-Safa Hospital; Expands access to quality medical care and …

Category: Medical Go Health

Nick O’Donohoe CMG to step down as CEO of BII later this year

WebNick O’Donohoe CMG has decided to step-down as CEO of British International Investment plc (BII) later this year after seven years successfully leading …

Category: Health Go Health

Evercare Platform and CDC Expand to Bangladesh

WebEvercare and CDC will support expansion of quality care and help improve patient outcomes across Bangladesh. Evercare and CDC Group (CDC) today …

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Improving resource efficiency

WebAn annual saving of INR 75.0 lakhs (around $116,500) was achieved at Health City, Narayana Health’s flagship hospital in Bengaluru, even after a considerable increase in …

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