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WHO Reveals 5th Health For All Film Festival Recipients

News Desk 2 02/06/2024 0

Celebrating Global Health Narratives The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled the recipients of the prestigious awards at its 5th Health for All Film Festival, marking yet another year of cinematic excellence in highlighting crucial global health issues. The winners, whose films have

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WHO Member States Agree On Pandemic Pact Conclusion

Arnold Pinto 30/05/2024 0

Geneva Meet Ends On June 1, 2024 World Health Assembly (WHA) delegates, recognising the urgent need to address global health security, gathered in Geneva on May 28, 2024. The central focus of their discussions was the imperative to finalise a pandemic agreement and strengthen the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), both of which have gained […]

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Heart Attack Dominates Middle East Life Insurance Claims

News Desk 2 26/05/2024 0

According to New Zurich Study Zurich International Life has unveiled the findings of its Customer Claims Paid Report 2024, highlighting the prevailing trends in life and critical illness insurance claims across the Middle East region. Over the past three years, Zurich International Life, a division of Zurich Insurance Group, has disbursed AED772.8 million ($210 million)

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WHO Updates List Of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Threatening Health

Dan Ngiam 19/05/2024 0

To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled its latest Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, underscoring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria posing significant threats to global health. The list categorised into critical, high, and medium priority groups, is a pivotal guide for prioritising research and development

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Global Governments Unite On Pandemic Agreement

News Desk 2 13/05/2024 0

Ahead Of 77th World Health Assembly As the world grapples with the ongoing repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic, governments worldwide have united to advance a proposed pandemic agreement. With the 77th World Health Assembly on the horizon, slated to commence on May 27, 2024, nations convened at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva […]

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WHO Unveils Guidelines To Curtail Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections

News Desk 2 10/05/2024 0

Catheters Widely Used In Healthcare Settings The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled its inaugural global guidelines in a landmark move to enhance patient safety and mitigate the risk of bloodstream infections stemming from catheter use. These guidelines, which are set to impact healthcare practices worldwide significantly, represent a concerted effort to address

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New Study Finds Healthcare Sector Failing Breast Cancer Patients

Arnold Pinto 03/05/2024 0

Report Unveils Inequalities And Hidden Struggles A new report has shed light on the stark realities faced by individuals living with breast cancer, highlighting pervasive inequalities and overlooked suffering within the global healthcare landscape. Led by Professor Charlotte Coles from the University of Cambridge, the Lancet Commission presents a comprehensive analysis of

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GPT-4 Outperforms Doctors In Assessing Eye Problems

Arnold Pinto 02/05/2024 0

University Of Cambridge Study Reports The University of Cambridge has conducted a groundbreaking study that reveals the artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-4 surpasses non-specialist doctors in accurately assessing eye problems and providing recommendations. The research represents a significant advancement in integrating AI into healthcare, particularly in

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Interspecies Competition Shaped Ancient Human Evolution

Arnold Pinto 01/05/2024 0

New Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom A groundbreaking study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has unveiled startling revelations about the intricate dynamics of interspecies competition and its profound impact on ancient humans’ evolutionary trajectory. Led by Dr Laura van Holstein, a biological anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, the

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WHO Grants Prequalification To New Oral Cholera Vaccine

Middle East News 247 26/04/2024 0

New Hope Against The Disease The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to a new oral vaccine for cholera, marking a pivotal development in global health. The inactivated oral vaccine Euvichol-S received the WHO’s stamp of approval on April 12, 2024. Its simplified formulation promises to scale up production capacity rapidly. Dr Rogerio Gaspar,

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5 Ways AI Is Transforming Healthcare Access

News Desk 1 11/04/2024 0

Abu Dhabi’s MBZUAI Plays A Key Role Amidst rising healthcare costs and mounting environmental challenges, Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising healthcare access, extending services to underserved communities, and bolstering preventive care and diagnosis. Given the above scenario, Abu Dhabi-based Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is

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WHO Introduces Digital Health Promoter

News Desk 1 04/04/2024 0

S.A.R.A.H. To Revolutionise Public Health With AI With the world set to observe World Health Day on April 7, 2024, under the theme ‘My Health, My Right’, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, S.A.R.A.H. – a digital health promoter prototype poised to redefine public health engagement using cutting-edge artificial

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Emirates Awarded Certification For Autism Accessibility

News Desk 1 02/04/2024 0

World Autism Awareness Day On April 2, 2024 To enhance travellers’ accessibility and coincide with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, Emirates has secured a Certified Autism Centre Designation for all its UAE check-in facilities. The certification, conferred by the US-based International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), underscores

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WHO urges increased investment in TB control

News Desk 1 20/03/2024 0

World Tuberculosis Day is on March 24, 2024 With World Tuberculosis (TB) Day approaching on March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a compelling investment case for TB screening and preventive treatment. A modelling study developed in collaboration with governments from Brazil, Georgia, Kenya, and South Africa underscores the transformative impact of

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Philips and AWS set to transform cloud-based digital pathology

News Desk 1 18/03/2024 0

Initiative ideal for pathology labs worldwide Royal Philips and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are set to revolutionise the field of digital pathology with a new initiative that enhances diagnostic capabilities and boosts productivity. The collaboration aims to meet the increasing demand for secure, scalable solutions in pathology labs worldwide. Royal Philips, a global leader

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AI predicts healthiness of eat-out menus in Britain

News Desk 1 15/03/2024 0

Study conducted by the University of Cambridge Cambridge researchers have leveraged Artificial Intelligence (AI) to forecast the nutritional quality of menus in cafés, takeaways, and restaurants in Britain. This groundbreaking study, featured in Health & Place, reveals disparities in food environments across British local authorities, especially affecting residents in

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New discovery unveils natural peanut defence mechanism

News Desk 1 13/03/2024 0

Paves the way for disease-resistant varieties Scientists have uncovered a natural defence mechanism in peanuts that could revolutionise the development of disease-resistant peanut varieties. Peanuts, a crucial oilseed with economic importance, are particularly susceptible to Aspergillus infection, which can lead to aflatoxin contamination. Researchers from the

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New diagnostic manual unveiled for mental health diagnoses

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2024 0

WHO initiative aims to support healthcare professionals The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive diagnostic manual geared towards advancing the identification and understanding of mental, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Titled ‘The Clinical Descriptions and Diagnostic Requirements for ICD-11 Mental, Behavioural, and Neurodevelopmental

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Cambridge mathematicians unveil project to decode infectious diseases

News Desk 1 05/03/2024 0

Initiative aimed at students aged 11 to 14 Mathematicians from the University of Cambridge have launched a comprehensive set of resources aimed at helping students and teachers comprehend the vital role mathematics plays in combating infectious diseases. Named the ‘Contagious Maths’ project, this educational endeavour is spearheaded by Professor Julia Gog from Cambridge’s

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Long Covid continues to challenge survivors

News Desk 1 01/03/2024 0

WHO answers, what are the symptoms? In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many individuals grapple with a perplexing and debilitating condition known as long Covid. Beyond the initial respiratory symptoms, some survivors are experiencing persistent health issues that extend far beyond the typical recovery period. As the medical community intensifies its efforts to