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M42 expands healthcare footprint to Northern Emirates with Al Batayeh’s Zayed Military Hospital

News Desk 1 09/09/2024

As another sign of its expansion, M42, a tech-enabled global health powerhouse, today announced that it has entered into a strategic investment partnership with the UAE’s Ministry of Defence to operate and manage Zayed Military Hospital in Al Batayeh, Sharjah, providing access to world-class

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1.8 Billion Adults Risk Ill Health From Physical Inactivity

Dan Ngiam 28/06/2024 0

WHO: Worrisome Global Trend A concerning new report reveals that almost one-third (31%) of adults worldwide, equating to approximately 1.8 billion individuals, failed to meet recommended physical activity levels in 2022. Published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with academic researchers, the findings highlight a troubling rise in physical

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M42 brings together top global health experts for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week 2024

News Desk 2 07/05/2024

M42, a leading global health-tech powerhouse, is proud to unveil its lineup of top global health experts to convene on the M42 Main Stage at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week 2024 (ADGHW). ADGHW, hosted by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, under […]

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Middle East genomic research is key to improving health span and quality of life

News Desk 1 05/02/2024

According to the recently published Global Healthspan Report: A New Agenda for Global Health, cardiovascular disease, cancer and obesity represent one-third of the disease burden in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region. In Saudi Arabia, in particular, non-communicable disease prevalence is 32.15% and is responsible for 73% of all deaths. Meanwhile, in Oman, almost […]

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International SOS reinforces commitment to elevating global health and safety standards

News Desk 1 29/01/2024

International SOS, the world’s leading health and security risk services company, has reaffirmed its dedication to elevating global health and safety standards through its comprehensive and holistic approach to employee wellbeing. This commitment gains heightened significance in the face of an increased demand for its health and security risk services, driven by