The UAE has taken another stride towards becoming a global hub for healthcare research excellence with the launch of a first-of-its-kind Center for Genomic Discovery, which will help diagnose and treat patients with genetic disorders, enhance local genomic research, and train the country’s next generation of scientists. The Center has been made possible through the […]
In an announcement that represents a key sector milestone, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Dubai’s healthcare and wellness free zone ecosystem, announced the launch of C37 – a private medical workspace zone designed for visiting overseas doctors or UAE-based physicians seeking an independent, part-time practice. A first-of-its-kind initiative in the GCC, the innovative new platform offers […]
Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist, at Medcare Hospital AlSafa, has made history by being the first doctor in the Middle East to introduce the most advanced and effective treatment for acid reflux patients after conducting a number of successful procedures of Endoscopic Fundoplication. Exclusively introduced to Medcare Hospital by G-Surg, a German medical solutions provider, […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has had damaging effects on almost all aspects of life and business, not excluding that of healthcare. Moving forward, firms will need to consider consolidation as the key to pull through the current climate to manage potentially lingering effects of the current economic crisis, and as a way to solidify operations in […]
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has recently approved the registration and use of Amgen’s lung cancer drug Lumakras, following the approval of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This step will give lung cancer patients in the UAE early access to this innovative drug in order to help speed up their treatment […]
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) – the emirate’s pioneering health and wellness destination – is galvanizing key partners for a major drive focused on its research and development (R&D) capabilities at Arab Health 2021, the Middle East’s leading healthcare exhibition which opens a four-day, in-person run at the Dubai World Trade Centre tomorrow (June 21). Adopting […]
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network,continues to prioritize women’s health, with Corniche Hospital, part of the SEHA network, recently upgrading its facilities to enhance the patient experience and streamline the continuum of care.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has confirmed its participation in the Arab Health 2021, the largest exhibition for the healthcare industry in the MENA region, which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 21-24 June under the theme ‘United by Business’. The ministry is well prepared for this major healthcare […]
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has recently launched an awareness campaign on the dangers of obesity, chronic diseases and its association with Covid-19 to highlight the importance of public adherence to precautionary measures, healthy balanced diet and treatment plans set by doctors. The recently launched campaign comes in line with the ministry’s strategy […]
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP)has further expanded its COVID-19 vaccination campaign by opening up booking slots for 12 to 15-year-olds for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine through the ministry website or Covid-19 App. The ministry also noted that those who took the second dose of the Sinopharm vaccine at least six months ago are now […]
