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Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum commends wise leadership

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Following the recent enactment of Law No. (13) of 2023 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, leading to the establishment of the ‘Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences’ along

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Avalon Pharma to open its 4th new plant in Saudi Arabia in 2026

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023 0

New production facility in Riyadh will create more than 100 jobs for Saudis Avalon Pharma, the Saudi Arabia-based pharmaceuticals company, plans to open its fourth manufacturing plant, Avalon 4, in the industrial city of Riyadh. Due to launch by 2026, Avalon 4 will produce complex medications such as oncology and general injectables, differentiating it from […]

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WHO unveils 2 new resources to strengthen suicide prevention efforts

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

World health body provides critical recommendations to nations The World Health Organization (WHO), on September 12, 2023, launched two resources designed to strengthen suicide prevention efforts: Preventing suicide: a resource for media professionals (2023 update) and a policy brief on the health aspects of decriminalising suicide and suicide attempts.

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Dr.PawPaw launches ‘Your gorgeous Skin’ collection

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

New range features vegan products and a Papayaluronic concept UK-based beauty brand Dr.PawPaw has launched the ‘Your gorgeous Skin’ collection that combines science and performance. The brand’s environmental values are upheld as the new range presents a vegan, streamlined collection of nine accessible, multipurpose solutions suitable for all skin types, thanks to an

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UAE-based Pulsar Capital takes a controlling stake in TruDoc

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2023 0

Private equity firm seeks to enhance its product offering in key markets Pulsar Capital, a leading UAE-based private equity firm specialising in the healthcare, e-commerce and fintech sectors, has fully acquired TruDoc, the UAE-headquartered telehealth and virtual primary care provider, for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Pulsar Capital seeks to enhance its

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Medlab Middle East returns to Dubai City in 2024

Arnold Pinto 09/09/2023 0

2024 edition will feature a new Next Gen Medicine fixture Informa Markets will host the 2024 in-person edition of Medlab Middle East from February 5-8, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai City. A digital show is also scheduled for January 22-February 22, 2024. Poised to be the MENA region’s most prominent medical […]

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5,000 UAE residents sign up for RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023

Arnold Pinto 07/09/2023 0

Three-month-long event ends on Diabetes Day 2023 Approximately 5,000 UAE-based residents have registered for the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023 – a physical and virtual initiative of RAK Hospital, the private healthcare facility in Ras Al Khaimah emirate, UAE. The three-month-long health event began on August 18 and runs until November 14, 2023. Entries have since […]

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People of Determination to be the focus at AccessAbilities Expo

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023 0

2,297 rare diseases afflict Arab countries’ residents A medical conference, scheduled as a part of the fifth AccessAbilities Expo being held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai City, from October 9-11, 2023, will put the spotlight on the UAE’s efforts to increase medical care and rehabilitation for People of Determination in the Gulf country. AccessAbilities […]

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Etika Jewels and Gulf for Good partner to protect vulnerable children in Nepal

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023 0

Collaboration centres on Child Rescue Nepal initiative Etika Jewels, the online fine jewellery retailer, will support Child Rescue Nepal, an initiative of Gulf for Good. This UAE-headquartered non-profit entity raises funds for charity projects that positively impact children in need globally. The new partnership between the UAE-based sustainable fine jewellery brand and

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Middle East healthcare professionals unite for fertility conference in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023 0

The annual event is the largest of its kind in the region Healthcare professionals, including IVF specialists, obstetricians, gynaecologists, and embryologists, from across the Middle East have gathered in Dubai City to participate in the 5th HealthPlus Middle East Fertility Conference at The Address Dubai Marina from September 1 to 3, 2023. The industry event is […]

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WHO designates Botswana National HIV Reference Laboratory as its Collaborating Centre of Excellence

Arnold Pinto 29/08/2023 0

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the Botswana National HIV Reference Laboratory in Botswana as a WHO Collaborating Centre of Excellence in recognition of the laboratory’s excellence in the field of HIV diagnosis and the potential of deeper collaboration with WHO in advancing the health and well-being of people living with HIV. According to […]

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UAE astronaut conducts a cardiovascular test on the ISS

Arnold Pinto 28/08/2023 0

UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has conducted a cardiovascular experiment onboard the International Space Station (ISS) for researchers attached to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Simon Fraser University, and The University of North Dakota. The cardiovascular experiment focussed on cardio breath and is a critical analysis of the impact of microgravity on cardiovascular and

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What the WHO Director-General said at the G20 Health Ministers meeting in Gujarat, India

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2023 0

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu’s opening remarks at the G20 Health Ministers meeting (inaugural session) held in Gujarat, India, on August 18, 2023. Your Excellency Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Your Excellency Minister Kato, Excellencies, colleagues, and friends, Namaste. I thank India for its generous hospitality, and for its visionary

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RAK Hospital Launches RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023: A 3-Month Health Transformation Journey with AED 20,000 in Cash Prizes

News Desk 2 10/08/2023

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE; 10th August 2023: Following the resounding success of last year’s RAK Diabetes Challenge, which demonstrated the potential of lifestyle modifications in remitting diabetes; RAK Hospital is delighted to introduce the highly anticipated RAK Diabetes Challenge 2023. Through this transformative 3-month-long community initiative launched in

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Now Health International celebrates another service success

Middle East News 247 09/08/2023

Award-winning International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) provider Now Health International is celebrating its latest customer service success, having won another prestigious award, Customer Service Initiative of the Year, recognising its leadership in this area. In addition to its TrustPilot score reflecting how the company’s members feel about its products and

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Child with Rare Disease Undergoes Life Saving, First-of-its-kind Surgery at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital

News Desk 2 25/07/2023

Dubai – July 25, 2023: The life of a four-year-old UK national girl, suffering from a rare, progressive cerebrovascular disorder called Moyamoya disease (MMD), has been saved with a novel technique for indirect revascularization (restoring blood flow) surgery. The first-of-its-kind surgical procedure in the UAE, performed by Dr. Gopalakrishnan CV, Consultant and Head-

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How Well Do You Know Your Allergies?

Rashmi Raveendran 20/07/2023

A 4-month-old baby boy with a history of eczema was rushed to the emergency room of the hospital after ingesting a seemingly harmless food: a banana. What was expected to be a delightful introduction to solid foods turned into a terrifying ordeal as the baby experienced an immediate and severe allergic reaction. Vomiting, hives, and […]

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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Bariatric Surgery Program treats over 3,200 patients with complex chronic conditions

News Desk 2 12/07/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. July 12, 2023: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, an M42 company, has reached a significant milestone as its Bariatric Surgery Program completes over 3,200 surgeries since the start of the program in 2017. As obesity levels continue to rise worldwide, having nearly tripled in the last 50 years, bariatric surgery is […]

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Lifenity Group unveils integrated clinical pathology & genomic laboratory in Dubai

News Desk 2 06/07/2023

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, July 06, 2023: Lifenity Group, has announced the launch of the integrated clinical pathology & genomic laboratory in the Middle East. This state-of-the-art laboratory located in Dubai will be dedicated to studying the profound impact that genome variations have on susceptibility to diseases, as well as the development and progression of

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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi expands clinical trial efforts

News Desk 2 06/07/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. July 06, 2023: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, an M42 company, is setting the benchmark for research by leading groundbreaking observational and interventional studies focused on diagnosis, prevention and therapeutics. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s research department, comprising a specialized multidisciplinary research team, has developed