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WHO Reveals 5th Health For All Film Festival Recipients

News Desk 02/06/2024

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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M42 unveils Advisory Board of world-renowned health and technology experts

News Desk 13/05/2024

M42, a first-of-its-kind tech-enabled global health powerhouse, has unveiled a new Advisory Board, to impactfully disrupt and transform the global health sector through personalized, preventive and precision tech.​ Comprising some of the world’s leading health and technology experts in the areas of personal remote care, pharmaceuticals, tech and longevity, the Advisory

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Pfizer launches RSV awareness campaign in UAE to help safeguard your health

News Desk 30/04/2024

Pfizer launched a comprehensive awareness campaign in UAE to raise awareness on Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the proactive measures that can be taken to help prevent this disease and keep your loved ones healthy and happy. Through collaborative efforts with Healthcare Professionals, Pfizer hosted an informative media roundtable aimed to highlight the importance of

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WHO Introduces Digital Health Promoter

PR News Desk 04/04/2024

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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Long Covid continues to challenge survivors

PR News Desk 01/03/2024

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

PR News Desk 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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M42 and Broad Institute work together with Microsoft

PR News Desk 31/01/2024

M42 — a first-of-its-kind health powerhouse committed to reshaping the sustainable future of health with technology as a key enabler — and Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard will work with Microsoft and the International Center for Genetic Disease. The group will leverage the Terra platform to explore scenarios for precision health discovery and delivery, […]

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Rubicon Unveils Exotic Dragon Fruit Juice – A Symphony of Health and Flavor

PR News Desk 17/01/2024

Rubicon, a global leader in exotic beverages, proudly announces the international launch of its latest innovation – Rubicon Dragon Fruit Juice. Focusing its launch in the GCC, this vibrant and exclusive drink is set to revolutionize the beverage industry. Committed to natural goodness, Rubicon’s Dragon Fruit Juice boasts no added sugar, sweeteners, preservatives, or

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Stay Active During Dubai Fitness Challenge at DIFC!

PR News Desk 09/11/2023

DIFC is transforming into a health and well-being hub to celebrate the 7th edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. DIFC is running complimentary fitness sessions daily during the 30×30 challenge, with sessions ranging from boxing, circuit classes, Pilates, yoga, Zumba to dance, so every sport and fitness activity is covered! DIFC Running Club will also […]

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Surpass Fitness Goals and Focus on Health with the OPPO Band 2

PR News Desk 24/10/2023

In the fast-evolving landscape of wearable technology, smartwatches have become indispensable, seamlessly integrating into our lives alongside phones and earbuds. Their appeal lies not only in functionality, convenience, and style but also in their transformative impact on health and wellbeing. As the Dubai Fitness Challenge approaches, the focus on holistic health has

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International SOS highlights synergy between health and productivity

PR News Desk 23/10/2023

International SOS, the world’s leading health and security risk services company, organised an insightful event in Cairo, Egypt, titled ‘Evolving Workplace: Addressing Health and Well-being Risks’. The event underlined the importance of ensuring good health and well-being of employees to boost productivity and efficiency amid risks caused by various factors,

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International SOS unveils innovative strategies

PR News Desk 08/10/2023

International SOS, the world’s leading health and security risk services company, highlights the significance of workplace mental health and resilience in recognition of World Mental Health Day 2023. The company aims to draw attention and address the need for fostering mental health of employees and building resilience in the workplace as a significant means to […]

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Novartis Launches “Unblocked” Movement to Tackle Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases

PR News Desk 05/10/2023

Novartis, a leading global pharmaceutical company, launched “Unblocked,” a movement for heart health, in honor of Cholesterol Education month in September. The initiative aims to bring patients, their loved ones, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems together in a shared mission to “unblock” barriers to heart health and raise awareness of the importance of

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

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2023

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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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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How Poland’s health system has evolved to the present age

Arnold Pinto 13/06/2023

Poland’s health system is particularly hard to analyse because of many, partly conflicting changes in the last 30 years and a lack of vision of the European country’s healthcare policy during the time of transformation. A classification of the relative Polish health system into one of the main healthcare models could almost never be made […]

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Region’s first Global Robotic MedTech Forum to reveal latest advancements in robotic surgery

Middle East News 247 14/03/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The US Society of Robotic Surgery and Crescent Healthcare (a Division of the Crescent Group of Companies) host the first Global Robotic MedTech Forum in the Middle East on 16 March 2023 in Dubai. The event, the first dedicated global forum to gather world renowned experts in the region, will […]