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Lonza sells capsules business to Lone Star for $3.0bn

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A Swiss contract drug manufacturer is selling its capsules and health ingredients business to a private equity firm for $3.0 billion (€2.8 billion). The transaction supports focus on core contract manufacturing operations.

Indegene acquires two UK healthcare consulting subsidiaries

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

An India-headquartered healthcare services company is acquiring two UK consulting subsidiaries to strengthen its European healthcare footprint. The transaction consolidates ownership of specialist consulting entities serving global life sciences clients.

LifeCellsNI secures £590,000 to establish Northern Ireland's first stem cell biobank

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A Londonderry health and life sciences startup has raised £590,000 (€690,000) in pre-seed investment to establish Northern Ireland's first Human Tissue Authority-licensed stem cell biobank. The facility will support regenerative medicine and advanced therapy development.

Healthcare Abroad expands European network with Malaga hospital partnership

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

An Irish healthcare coordination company has partnered with a Spanish private hospital to expand cross-border treatment access under EU regulations. The agreement enables treatment capacity for up to 800 Irish patients annually.

Bay Aesthetics Clinic shortlisted for Cosmetic Clinic of the Year at Private Healthcare Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Demonstrating clinical precision in non-surgical aesthetic treatments last year, Bay Aesthetics Clinic secured a finalist position in the Cosmetic Clinic of the Year category at the Private Healthcare Awards 2025, reflecting its commitment to natural enhancement and evidence-based patient care as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The Fairview-based clinic, led by Nurse Practitioner Olivia Kirwan, built its finalist position on over 15 years of medical aesthetics expertise developed through surgical theatre experience alongside top plastic surgeons. Kirwan's dual qualifications as a General Nurse at the Mater Hospital Dublin and in Paediatrics at The National Children's Hospital provided the clinical foundation underpinning the clinic's approach to patient safety and advanced aesthetic techniques.

Apollo Home Healthcare secures private equity investment from Sovereign Capital

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A UK provider of complex healthcare-at-home services employing over 1,000 people has secured private equity backing to support geographic expansion and acquisitions. The company operates a hub model delivering high-acuity care for children and adults.

Sunway Healthcare launches RM2.9b Malaysia IPO

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Malaysia's healthcare arm of conglomerate Sunway has launched an initial public offering targeting RM2.9 billion (€633 million), set to become the country's largest in nearly a decade. Proceeds will fund hospital expansion and new facility construction.

Frimex acquires majority stake in Saudi neonatal care and pharmaceutical supplier

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A Gulf investment company has acquired a 60 per cent stake in a Saudi healthcare firm specialising in neonatal care and pharmaceutical distribution. The transaction supports expansion plans focused on medical devices and healthcare products across the Kingdom.

Affidea begins construction on south Belfast healthcare clinic

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A European private healthcare provider has commenced construction on a 100,000 square foot clinic in south Belfast, representing significant investment in regional infrastructure. The facility will provide diagnostic imaging, specialist consultations and surgical services.

Charter Medical launches CT scanning service with Alliance Medical partnership

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A private hospital in Ireland's Midlands has launched an advanced CT scanning service in partnership with a leading independent diagnostic provider. The on-site service expands diagnostic capacity for both public and private patients across the region.

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Private Healthcare Awards 2025

October 17th, 2025

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

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