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Debts stacking up for NHI schemes

Nearly three years after the CEO of Ghana's National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) declared it "almost bankrupt", its President claims that his party has cleared the GHS1.2bn ($200m) debt. The country isn't alone in having stacked up debt: HBI looks at the arrears of NHI schemes across emerging markets.

UK M&A sees record high despite weak pound

Consumer healthcare M&A in the UK has seen a five year high this year clocking up 26 transactions in total according to a new report. Activity has been focused in dentistry, cosmetics, dermatology and fertility.

Four Seasons ‘loses’ almost 60 homes to rivals

The UK's largest nursing home provider Four Seasons has had 57 of its leasehold properties sold to rival operators in a blow to its negotiation process with landlords over rent levels. The company is still waiting for a buyer for its freehold properties. We speak to a source close to the company.

Korian acquires minority stake in Italian group

In line with Korian's ambitions to become a 'one-stop shop' for elderly care, the company has acquired a 42% stake in Italian domiciliary and residential care provider Over, the services of which will be managed through an online portal.

Veritas Genetics stalls in the States

Veritas Genetics, the US startup pioneering the sequencing of entire genomes, has ceased operating in the US, putting a spotlight on the future of its European and LATAM operations. The news comes following a price cut in the States which was designed to bring more customers onboard, but it seems its direct-to-consumer model struggled as […]

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