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Healthcare Business of the Year Award: Dr Nikesh Kotecha

Healthcare Business of the Year Award (supported by Bank of Baroda): Dr Nikesh Kotecha, CEO of Morningside Pharmaceuticals

Dr Nikesh Kotecha spotted an opportunity to supply branded and niche generics and was duly rewarded with a spectacular growth.


From its manufacturing plant in Loughborough, Morningside Pharmaceuticals supplies hospitals, wholesalers, pharmacy chains and export markets around the world with its strong range of branded generic medicines.

Kotecha has become a well-respected figure in the industry and was part of the business delegation accompanying Prime Minister Theresa May during her trip to India last November.

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WhatsApp third-party chats

The feature is available on iOS and Android versions of WhatsApp but does not extend to desktops, tablets, or the web

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WhatsApp prepares to open its doors to third-party chats in Europe

Highlights

  • WhatsApp sets out plans to introduce third-party message integration in Europe
  • Feature arrives in line with Digital Markets Act requirements
  • Meta confirms end-to-end encryption will remain in place
  • BirdyChat and Haiket become the first external platforms to plug into WhatsApp
  • Users will be able to opt in and choose how messages appear in the app

WhatsApp moves towards interoperability

Meta says WhatsApp is preparing to introduce third-party chat integration across Europe, fulfilling new obligations under the Digital Markets Act. The feature is due to roll out “over the coming months” and retains WhatsApp’s established end-to-end encryption.

Two services, BirdyChat and Haiket, are confirmed as the first platforms to link with WhatsApp through the new system, giving smaller messaging apps a route to connect with a much larger user base.

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