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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

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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

Health

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

Food Health

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

Food Health

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

Health

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

Education Health

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

Health

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

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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 surveillance. This initiative, spearheaded by the International Pathogen

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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

Cybersecurity Health

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 […]