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WHO’s IPSN unveils $4 million catalytic grant fund

News Desk 1 25/02/2024 0

Global initiative aims to boost pathogen genomics In a groundbreaking move aimed at fortifying the world’s defences against emerging health threats, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a $4 million catalytic grant fund to bolster organisations engaged in pathogen genomic

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CNC reports malnutrition crisis is gripping Gaza Strip

News Desk 1 20/02/2024 0

Children’s lives are seen as particularly at risk A dire surge in malnutrition, particularly among children and pregnant or breastfeeding women, is threatening lives in the Gaza Strip as the conflict enters its 20th week, warns a comprehensive analysis released by the Global Nutrition Cluster (GNC) on February 19, 2024. The report, titled ‘Nutrition Vulnerability

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FAI rent-a-jet obtains Dubai medical escort service accreditation

Arnold Pinto 20/02/2024 0

FAI is among the world’s largest air ambulance operators FAI rent-a-jet’s air ambulance division has obtained Commercial Airline Medical Escort (CAME) accreditation from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI) for its medical escort service in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The accreditation is a testament to FAI’s commitment to quality and safety in air

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Surge in healthcare data breaches raises concerns

News Desk 1 16/02/2024 0

Calls made for more robust cybersecurity measures In a startling development that has reverberated across the healthcare industry, the tally of patient records compromised in data breaches witnessed a twofold increase in 2023, intensifying concerns over healthcare data security. The alarming spike in breaches has prompted a call for immediate attention to the vulnerability

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WHO Director-General’s speech at the World Governments Summit 2024

News Desk 1 14/02/2024 0

By Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Your Highnesses, Your Excellencies, Dear colleagues and friends, Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.  I thank Your Highnesses for your hospitality, for your steadfast support for the World Health Organization and global health, and for the opportunity to address you today.  It’s a great pleasure to be back in Dubai. I

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WHO recognises 5 nations for trans fats elimination progress

News Desk 1 08/02/2024 0

Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand top The World Health Organization (WHO) has awarded certificates to Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand for their exceptional progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFA). These nations have successfully implemented best-practice policies supported by robust monitoring and

Space Health

Emirati crew to participate in NASA’s HERA analogue Mars mission

Arnold Pinto 23/01/2024 0

Long-term space flight under scrutiny The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is collaborating with NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analogue (HERA) mission in Houston, Texas, by sending an all-Emirati participant crew as well as conducting six scientific experiments in association with three UAE-based universities. The initiative primarily sees an

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WHO unveils AI ethics and governance guidance for LMMS

Arnold Pinto 22/01/2024 0

For governments, technology companies, healthcare providers In a move aimed at addressing the ethical challenges and governance posed by large multi-modal models (LMMs) in artificial intelligence (AI), the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled guidance that outlines crucial recommendations for governments, technology companies, and healthcare providers. LMMs are a

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Closing women’s health gap presents a $1 trillion opportunity

Arnold Pinto 20/01/2024 0

WEF launches Global Alliance for Women’s Health A newly released report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed that closing the health gap facing women worldwide could result in a $1 trillion annual boost to the global economy by 2040. The report, titled ‘Closing the Women’s Health Gap: A $1 Trillion Opportunity to Improve […]

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NASA confirms 2023 as the warmest year on Earth

Arnold Pinto 17/01/2024 0

Unprecedented heatwaves affected millions last year NASA’s recent analysis has confirmed 2023 as the warmest year ever recorded on Earth. According to scientists from NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, the global temperatures soared to approximately 1.2 degrees Celsius above the average for NASA’s baseline period (1951-1980).

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New study examines cardiovascular risks in Covid-19 survivors

News Desk 1 14/01/2024 0

The research was conducted in South Korea Acute cardiovascular manifestations of COVID-19, such as heart failure, thrombosis, and dysrhythmia, are associated with increased mortality. To address the limitations of prior studies on this topic, researchers from Chung-Ang University, a private comprehensive research university located in Seoul, South Korea, examined whether

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Samsung Health gets a new medications-tracking feature

News Desk 1 28/12/2023 0

Update tracks medication regimens and gives tips about intake Samsung Electronics has launched a new medications-tracking feature, which is now added to the Samsung Health app to help users manage their health more comprehensively. The new feature helps users track their prescription and over-the-counter medications easily and provides essential, relevant information and

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WHO: Global access to Covid-19 vaccines initiative ends on December 31, 2023

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2023 0

COVAX delivered 2 billion vaccine doses to 146 economies The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that COVAX, the multilateral mechanism for equitable global access to Covid-19 vaccines launched in 2020, will close on December 31, 2023. COVAX, the vaccines pillar of the Access to Covid-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, was co-convened by the Coalition for Epidemic

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2024 International Society for Gravitational Physiology meeting heads to Dubai

Arnold Pinto 21/12/2023 0

Event takes place in the Arab region for the first time The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will host the 43rd International Society for Gravitational Physiology (ISGP) meeting from May 26-31, 2024, at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai City. Due to be held for the […]

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WHO urges ban on smoking and vaping in school to protect youngsters

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023 0

Morocco, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia praised for smoke-free campuses The World Health Organization (WHO) on September 26, 2023, released two new publications – ‘Freedom from tobacco and nicotine: guide for schools’ and ‘Nicotine- and tobacco-free school toolkit’ – to help protect children’s health just in time for back-to-school season in many countries. The tobacco

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AstraZeneca unveils new sustainable offices at Dubai Science Park as part of drive to net zero healthcare

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

AstraZeneca has inaugurated its new sustainable offices in Dubai Science Park. The offices mark a critical milestone along the company’s carbon footprint reduction journey in the UAE. The offices are part of measures by AstraZeneca to accelerate the transition to sustainable healthcare in the UAE, aligned with the company’s global Ambition Zero Carbon programme. Critical

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Chalhoub Group installs hearing induction loops in its stores

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

The UAE-based Chalhoub Group, in partnership with ImInclusive, a UAE-born certified disability inclusion social enterprise, has installed hearing induction loops across 300 of the Group’s retail stores in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The large-scale implementation reaffirms the Chalhoub Group’s commitment to inclusivity while providing an

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BAT outlines plan to better regulate the vapour sector

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

A blueprint for how regulators and governments could better regulate vapour products and help smokers switch to less risky products has been outlined by Kingsley Wheaton, BAT’s Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, as the Global Tobacco & Nicotine Forum (GTNF) opened in South Korea. Wheaton explained how BAT’s five-step plan for regulation could support achieving […]

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MRM Health reports positive topline results from a clinical study with MH002

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

MRM Health NV, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing next-generation live microbiome consortia therapeutics, has reported positive topline results from its Phase 2a clinical trial with MH002 in mild-to-moderate Ulcerative Colitis (UC). MRM Health’s MH002-UC-201 study was a multi-centre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial in 45 UC

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First WHO report addresses hypertension worldwide and preventive measures

Arnold Pinto 20/09/2023 0

Half of people with hypertension globally are currently unaware of their condition The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the global devastating effects of hypertension and recommendations for winning the race against this silent killer. The report shows approximately four out of every five people with hypertension are not adequately