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#Alwaysonthemove Anytime of the Month

A recent ‘Always® on the Move Study’* shows that 77% of girls feel like no time of the month should limit them from enjoying special occasions, the new Always Nassijaf Moutawar means that you don’t have to. Dubai, UAE, 22 May 2017- A girl’s monthly cycle may feel like an emotional rollercoaster, and when it is that time of the month, exercise and going out with friends may go on hold. Always®, the leading feminine care brand discovered that half of girls actually minimize their movement during the menstruation cycle. Girls restrict their movements during their period and avoid going out and doing their favourite things because they ......Read More

Monday, May 22, 2017

Suhoor and Iftar Food: To Eat or Not to Eat

Eating Habits to Follow During Ramadan Ramadan is just a few days away and while the holy month is filled with goodness, Ramadan falls at the peak of summer this year. It is important we maintain our energy levels and avoid the unhealthy food temptations that come with the month. “In Ramadan our diets are radically altered, as we eat only during Suhoor (pre-dawn) and Iftar (at sunset). As such both these meals form an essential part of fasting. While it’s a good idea to consume low Glycaemic Index (GI) items, both Suhoor and Iftar should be well-balanced and contain items from each food group, such as vegetables, cereals, meat, dairy products and ......Read More

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Lift of Fertility Treatment Cap Serves as a Fresh Hope for Childless Couples in the UAE

Thiqa policy holders to avail 3 FREE IVF cycles. No co-payment needed! Abu Dhabi, UAE, 20 May 2017:A big decision on fertility treatments for Thiqa policy holders has come as a huge relief for couples unable to conceive naturally.Changes inAbu Dhabi health schemes have facilitated the removal of a cap on infertility treatments set last year. The cap was announced in June 2016, effective from 1st July 2016 limiting in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) at private centres forThiqa insurance holders in Abu Dhabi from three cycles to one cycle and that too with a 20% co-payment. “The inability to conceive is a medical disorder affecting several couples in the region today ......Read More

Saturday, May 20, 2017

RAK Hospital to hold health camp ahead of Ramadan

Patients suffering from chronic ailments will be advised on best possible ways to manage their health while fasting The camp will be particularly beneficial for people over the age of 40 and suffering from chest pain, high BP, diabetes or diabetic foot pain May 17, 2017; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: With a change in diet plan and sleeping ......Read More

Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Look No Further and Take a Step Today to Start Your Journey to a New You.

Dubai-UAE: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get a makeover? It does not matter who you are or where you live at one point or another there has always been something that you wish that you could change about yourself, the way you look-be it to have that perfect nose, those perfect lips and that perfect body weight. While some people are simply content to live with their appearance, however, over the last few years there has been an increase in the number of people opting for makeovers with the help of medical science and technology to enhance their appearance and thus improve their self-confidence. “Constantly being criticized of the way you look can take a toll on ......Read More

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Dubai Gynecology and Fertility Centre (DGFC) to Sponsor Treatment for Emirati Couples

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 15, 2017: The Dubai Health Authority-run Dubai Gynecology and Fertility Centre (DGFC) marked today International Family Day by hosting a gathering for those born through fertility treatments at the Centre. The facility is the first government fertility center in the UAE and one of the leading establishments’ of-its-kind. Proud parents who conceived with the help of fertility treatments they received at the Centre got together to celebrate this day with their children. The Authority organized several activities for the children including a balloon bender, magic shows etc. Amidst an atmosphere of laughter and joy, doctors and staff ......Read More

Monday, May 15, 2017

Emirates Hospitals Group Nurses Honoured with Prestigious DAISY Award 2017

DUBAI - May 15, 2017: Nurses at Emirates Hospitals Group, a leading healthcare provider in the UAE, were honoured with the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts that nurses take up every day. The awards were a part of the Nurses Day ......Read More

Monday, May 15, 2017

Beckman Coulter Sheds Light on Antimicrobial Resistance in the GCC

Capabilities of MicroScan Presented to HCPs in a regional roadshow across Kuwait and Abu Dhabi Dubai, May - 15, 2017- Beckman Coulter, a worldwide leader in developing clinical diagnostic products and solutions, has introduced the workflow efficiency boosting MicroScan range of solutions to healthcare providers (HCPs) and members of the medical community in Kuwait and Abu Dhabi. MicroScan products offer choice in panel formats, setup and speed. Its unique PROMPT™ setup with combo identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing (ID/AST) panels provides flexible workflow. ASTs are growth-based to ensure the detection of resistance while its built-in visual read capability ......Read More

Monday, May 15, 2017
Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah inaugurate the new Medcare Hospital in Sharjah

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 13 May 2017: His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the new Medcare Hospital in Sharjah this morning in the gracious presence of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The hospital is ......Read More

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Aster Clinic Ajman organises health awareness programme for Ajman Bank employees

Ajman Bank Health Awareness Week will see Aster doctors educating over 450 employees on healthy lifestyle measures and providing free health check-ups. The initiative is being conducted in alignment with Ajman Bank’s corporate responsibility objective of encouraging their employees to lead better and healthier lifestyles. Dr. Aster ......Read More

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Fertility Support Meet on May 13th

Women, Men and couples facing fertility issues invited to attend. Repeated IVF Failure, Recurrent miscarriages, Fertility laws, update on latest fertility treatments to be discussed at the session. May 8th 2017, Dubai, UAE: Couples facing fertility problems such as repeated IVF failures and recurrent miscarriages can now find hope, support and guidance through UAE’s first and only IVF & Fertility Support Group. The Group, founded by Cassie Destino, an American expat in the country and mother of twins, is progressively becoming a pillar of strength for many who are finding comfort and encouragement, discussions, guidance and advice on issues of infertility on the ......Read More

Monday, May 08, 2017

Experts at Aster DM Healthcare shed light on common lifestyle related health concerns in an Internat ...

Aster DM Healthcare organized an International CME on Lifestyle Disorders, which saw the attendance of medical professionals from within the local and International network of Aster. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 May, 2017: With the objective of offering a platform for Doctors across different specialties, to come together and discuss latest treatment modalities and practices to ensure development by preventing lifestyle disorders, Aster DM Healthcare organized the fourth edition of Synerge International Medical Conference on ‘Lifestyle Disorders’ on Friday, 28th April 2017. The one day conference was addressed by specialists from across different verticals of ......Read More

Monday, May 08, 2017
Empower Organises Wellness Programs to Boost Employee Health and Satisfaction

The initiative offered health check-up to more than 650 employees at Empower’s Head Quarters and Camp Dubai, UAE, 8 May 2017: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world's largest district cooling services provider, conducted Wellness Programs to help, nurture and improve the health and well-being of its ......Read More

Monday, May 08, 2017

"Watch Your Back Teenager"

A pediatric orthopedic awareness campaign on the prevention and cure of musculoskeletal concerns in children conducted by Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery (BHAS) United Arab Emirates, Dubai –8th May 2017: According to the World Health Organization, child injuries are a global public health problem. There is also high morbidity associated with childhood injuries: for every injured child who dies, there are several thousand children who live on with varying degrees of disability. A large proportion of these injuries (for example, drowning, burns, falls) occur in or around the home. In order to address this issue of childhood injuries, Burjeel Hospital for Advanced ......Read More

Monday, May 08, 2017

UAE's Burgeoning Healthcare Sector Boosts Demand for ICU Beds

Nearly 900-1000 additional ICU beds will be required by 2021 in the UAE to meet the growing demand for patient health care services United Arab Emirates, Dubai – 7th May, 2017: Nearly 900-1000 additional ICU beds will be required by 2021 in the UAE to meet the growing demand for patient health care services, senior officials from LINET Group announced. The announcement was made in effect to the burgeoning health care sector in the UAE, which is currently witnessing a structural shift and poised to record a strong growth of 60 per cent in next five years to Dh103 million by 2021, according to a latest research by Mena Research Partners. ICU beds are specifically designed to ......Read More

Sunday, May 07, 2017

Crown Prince of Fujairah inaugurates Emirates Hospitals Clinics in Fujairah

FUJAIRAH – May 5, 2017: Emirates Hospitals Group, a leading healthcare services provider in the UAE, has opened its well-known brand Emirates Hospitals Clinics in Fujairah, aimed at addressing the gap of quality care for residents in the emirate. The clinic was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al ......Read More

Thursday, May 04, 2017
Syrian Patient Gets Her Vision Back at RAK Hospital

The patient was suffering from retinal detachment; was referred to RAK Hospital after two unsuccessful surgeries in her home country that left her blind. Retinal detachment can lead to blindness in the affected eye. Symptoms include light flashes or floaters, blurred vision and a curtain-like shadow over one’s visual field; ......Read More

Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Dubai Health Authority signs MOU with The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel to drive wellness t ...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2, 2017: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel Hotel, the first holistic health and wellness resort in the Middle East with an aim to drive wellness tourism in the region. This collaboration is in line ......Read More

Tuesday, May 02, 2017

National Reference Laboratory Supports the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program of the UAE M ...

NRL is the exclusive laboratory services provider to MOHAP for the breast and cervical cancer screening program. NRL supports Ministry’s awareness campaign for the enhancement of women’s health and improvement of early cancer detection rates. Abu Dhabi, UAE, 30 April 2017: National Reference Laboratory (NRL), part of Mubadala’s network of healthcare providers, has expanded its partnership with the Ministry of Health & Prevention’s (MOHAP) to include laboratory testing for its breast cancer screening program, in addition to cervical cancer screening. Under the program named ‘Etmnan’ – which the Ministry officially launched in September ......Read More

Sunday, April 30, 2017

World Asthma Day: Educating Children About Asthma is Vital in Controlling the Disease, Claims Respir ...

30 April 2017, Dubai, UAE: With asthma the most common chronic disease among children and increasing in prevalence , a pediatric respiratory expert from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) is calling for parents in the UAE to educate their children about the condition. The burden of asthma is relatively higher in some countries in Africa, the Middle East and Western Europe when compared to the rest of the world . A 2009 survey conducted in Al Ain assessed the impact of asthma on school attendance and found that 62% of asthmatic boys and 72% of asthmatic girls missed at least one day of school due to asthma . A local study reports that the percentage of asthmatic UAE ......Read More

Sunday, April 30, 2017
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Confirms Products in Local Markets are Safe, Do Not Pose ...

Statement follows ban on imports of vegetables and fruits from five countries earlier in the week Dubai-UAE: 28 April, 2017 – Following the decision to ban imports of vegetables and fruits from select countries, His Excellency Sultan bin Alwan Al Habsi, Assistant Under Secretary for Regions at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, stated that the decision comes as part of the Ministry's keenness to ensure the health and safety of consumers by confirming the entry of consignments that do not pose any danger to the public health. He added: “This ban will not have any significant impact on the markets, both in terms of quantity or variety and the ......Read More

Friday, April 28, 2017

Bourn Hall Fertility Centre Raises Awareness and Support on Fertility Issues

Partners with UAE’s only IVF and Fertility Support Group to eliminate social stigma attached with infertility April 28, 2017, Dubai, UAE: With the aim to provide education, raise awareness, support and encourage women and couples struggling with infertility, Bourn Hall Fertility Centre, Dubai, collaborates with the ‘IVF & Fertility Support Group – UAE’, the country’s exclusive forum for voicing out all issues related to infertility. Bourn Hall Fertility Centre will support the group’s growing membership by offering expert advice, free consultations and fertility checks besides offering counseling and continuous ......Read More

Friday, April 28, 2017

Raise the Barre with your fitness routine at Motion Ladies Fitness Center

** During April, be in motion with the center’s fitness package offers ** This April, Motion Ladies Fitness Center, is launching three tempting fitness packages to get you motivated and fit, just in time for the summer. With something for everyone, the center wants to encourage woman to get moving. Starting on 1st April ......Read More

Thursday, April 27, 2017

HAAD & TCA Abu Dhabi Sign Agreement to Establish a Medical Tourism Network in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi – April 26, 2017: Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) signed an agreement today to establish a medical tourism network for international patients travelling to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for healthcare and treatment services. The agreement was signed during TCA Abu Dhabi and HAAD’s participation at the 2017 Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which kicked off on April 24 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, and runs until April 27. Through this agreement, HAAD and TCA Abu Dhabi aim to develop an integrated and ......Read More

Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Dubai to Host the 8th Edition of International Congress of the International Society for the History ...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26th of April 2017: INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, member of INDEX Holding, signed a cooperation agreement with International Society for the History of Islamic Medicine to host the 8th Edition of International Congress of the International Society for the History of Islamic Medicine in Dubai, UAE from 26 – 28 February 2018 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Chairman of INDEX Holding and Prof. Dr. Faisal AlNasir, Secretary General and Treasurer of the Society. According to this agreement, INDEX will organize the event and invite a number of official speakers, and the ......Read More

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Ministry of Health and Prevention signs agreement with Pfizer for medical inventory

UAE, May 22, 2017- The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) recently signed an agreement with Pfizer for a strategic inventory of medicines at the Ministry. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of MOHAP. The agreement were signed by Dr.Abdul Karim Al Zarouni, Director of the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Center represented the ministry, Pfizer was represented by Tarek Youssef, Regional President in Africa and the Middle East. Dr. Al-Olama said that Pfizer has been MOHAP’s strategic partner for 40 years and has always been a pioneer in providing initiatives to enhance the partnership. He noted the support ......Read More

Monday, May 22, 2017

Ministry of Health & Prevention receives delegation from Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation

May 21, 2017: Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention's (MOHAP) Public Health Policy and Licensing, received a high-level delegation from the Saudi Centre for Organ Transplantation led by Dr. Faissal A.M. Shaheen, Director General, Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation. Dr. Shaheen was accompanied by Hassan Abdullah Al Khanani, Administrative Coordination, Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation. The meeting also witnessed the attendance of Dr. Amer Ahmed Sharif, CEO of Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA)- Education Sector, and Professor Alawi Al Sheikh, Dean at College of Medicine - Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine ......Read More

Monday, May 22, 2017

Ministry of Health & Prevention organizes workshop on counseling & mental health

UAE, May 21, 2017- The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), represented by the Hospitals Sector, organized a workshop focused on counseling and mental health at the Training and Development Center in Sharjah. The workshop was attended by Dr. Mona Al Kuwari, Director of the Specialized Healthcare Department, in addition to a number of general practitioners and nurses working in outpatient clinics in hospitals and primary healthcare centers. The session aimed to raise awareness about psychiatric patients and how to deal with them, while highlighting the behavioral characteristics of psychotic patients and the best methods for dealing with them. Al Kuwari noted that the workshop ......Read More

Sunday, May 21, 2017
Ministry of Health and Prevention launches free breast cancer screening campaign for women of all na ...

UAE, May 20, 2017 -The Ministry of Health and Prevention has launched a free-of-charge early breast cancer screening campaign for all UAE women citizens and residents starting May 21, 2017 to increase the overall survival rate of people with the disease. Mobile clinics equipped with mammography technology will be deployed in several shopping centers in the Northern Emirates, where a dedicated platform will also be set-up to receive applications and reach out to larger number of women. The campaign is within the framework of the move to declare 2017 as the ‘Year of Giving’ by H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and in response to the directives ......Read More

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Ministry of Health & Prevention celebrates World Family Doctor Day

UAE, May 18, 2017-The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) represented by its Health Centres and Clinics Sector recently organized an event to celebrate World Family Doctor Day at the Ministry’s office in Dubai. The event was attended by H.E. Dr. Hussein Abdel Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary of MOHAP’s Health Centers and Clinics Sector, and H.E. Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services, Dr. Ayesha Suhail, Director of the Primary Healthcare Department, and Dr. Haifa Fares, Director of the Family Medicine Residency program. The gathering aimed to recognize the important role played by family physicians in healthcare systems around the ......Read More

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Executive Group of Health Regulatory Indicators holds second meeting

UAE, May 18, 2017 - As part of its responsibility to monitor the implementation of the National Health Agenda 2021 and its progress, the Executive Group of Health Regulatory Indicators, chaired by H.E. Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health Policy and Licensing of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, recently held its second meeting in the presence of the local regulatory health authorities. Members of the Executive Group aim to address medical malpractices cases in the country and increase the number of local health facilities with international accreditation. H.E. Dr. Al Amiri commended the local health authorities for their continuing efforts to ......Read More

Thursday, May 18, 2017

UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention commemorates ‘World No Tobacco Day'

UAE, May 17, 2017- The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention unveiled a campaign to mark ‘World NO Tobacco Day’ which is being celebrated under the theme ‘Tobacco - A Threat to Development’ this year. The launch was held in the presence of H.E. Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, the Assistant Undersecretary for the Ministry’s Health Clinics and Centers; Dr. Wedad Al Medor, Head of the National Tobacco Control Committee; a number of department heads; physicians and technicians working in the field of Tobacco Control; and the sponsoring company. Dr. Al Rand emphasized that the ‘World NO Tobacco Day’ campaign aims to raise awareness on the negative ......Read More

Wednesday, May 17, 2017
UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention issues licenses to 45 new private healthcare facilities during t ...

UAE, May 17, 2017 - Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention’s Public Health Policy and Licensing Sector and Vice Chairman of the Medical Licensing Committee, stated that 45 new private healthcare facilities – including 42 multi-disciplinary medical centers and three clinics – have been issued licenses since the beginning of 2017. He said that the increasing number of healthcare facilities reflects the transparency and speed of the procedures followed by the Ministry, encouraging the private sector to invest as a strategic partner to achieve the ministry’s objectives. He added that the major pharmaceutical ......Read More

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Ministry of Health and Prevention issues decree on declaration of death

UAE, May 15, 2017 - H.E. Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, recently issued Ministerial decree No. 550 of 2017 on the declaration of death. The decree covers three main provisions, namely death resulting from cardiac-respiratory arrest; death resulting from complete loss of brain functions; and pediatric brain death guidelines. H.E. Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Ministry’s Public Health Policy and Licensing sector, emphasized that the UAE is keeping abreast of the latest developments in global health legislations and international health standards and is modernizing the state health legislative initiatives to ......Read More

Monday, May 15, 2017

Ministry of Health and Prevention reveals positive results of ‘Giving Clinics' initiative launched t ...

UAE, May 14, 2017- The Ministry of Health and Prevention recently announced that the one-year ‘Giving Clinics’ initiative designed to provide free medical consultations has yielded positive results a month after its launching in mid-March. The initiative, which is in line with the declaration of 2017 as the ‘Year of Giving,’ aims to help people in need and make them happy. Undersecretary H.E. Dr. Mohamed Salim Al Olama underscored the Ministry’s keenness to harness all essential resources to ensure the initiative’s success according to the vision of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin ......Read More

Sunday, May 14, 2017

MOHAP wins Best Utilization of Information Technology and Applications to Support Clinical Practice ...

UAE, May 13, 2017 -The United Arab Emirates (UAE), represented by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), won the Best Utilization of Information Technology and Applications to Support Clinical Practice Award, at the 2nd International Saudi Health Informatics Conference (ISHIC 2017), in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for the Ministry of Health & Prevention Hospitals Sector, expressed his happiness with MOHAP’s win. Winning the award reflects the ministry’s commitment to the future of healthcare, and reflects international recognition as a result of its efforts to enhance the quality of its performance, while working to develop ......Read More

Sunday, May 14, 2017
Ministry of Health and Prevention Undersecretary Visits Al Madam Health Center in Sharjah

UAE, May 10, 2017- As part of the Ministry of Health and Prevention’s commitment to provide distinguished health services to the UAE community, Undersecretary H.E. Dr. Mohamed Salim Al Olama recently visited Al Madam Health Center in Sharjah along with H.E. Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for the Ministry of Health and Prevention’s Hospitals Sector. The visit was one of the Ministry’s regular field trips being organized to check the efficiency of local health centers. The center’s Director and medical staff welcomed the Ministry officials. H.E. Dr. Al Olama led the tour of the health facility’s reception area as well as the laboratory, ......Read More

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

American Hospital Dubai acquires high-tech CT scanner with less radiation dose

UAE, May 10, 2017- The American Hospital Dubai has announced that it recently acquired the industry-leading and state-of-the-art computerized tomography (CT) scanner with reduced radiation dose requirements, setting a new record as the first hospital in the entire Middle East region to own the ground-breaking medical equipment. In a landmark move, the hospital purchased the Toshiba Aquilion One Genesis 640-slice CT scanner, the world’s first dynamic volume area detector CT system, to add to its list of cutting-edge health equipment. The CT scanner offers 320 detector rows (640 slices) capable of capturing clear images of the entire organs such as the heart and the ......Read More

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Undersecretary of MOHAP discusses stronger cooperation in health sector with Dutch Ambassador

UAE, May 9, 2017 - H.E. Dr. Mohamed Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP), recently received H.E. Frank Mollen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UAE, at the Ministry’s office in Abu Dhabi to discuss opportunities for enhancing relations in the health sector. The meeting was also attended by Dr. Essa Ahmed Al Mansouri, Manager of the Undersecretary’s Office and Director of International Health Relations. H.E. Al Olama welcomed H.E. Mollen and noted the strong relations between their two countries. During the meeting, both parties discussed the results of the meeting that took place last month between His ......Read More

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Antibacterial resistance poses major challenges to hospitals in the Middle East

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) places a burden on healthcare systems Patients typically receive an antibiotic to kill the bacterial. Bacterial resistance to commonly used antibiotics has increased considerably over the past few decades MRSA can spread rapidly among people having close contact with those infected Complicated skin infections can progress extremely rapidly in severity Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9th May, 2017: In the Middle East, MRSA can pose major challenges to healthcare systems due to commonly used antibiotics losing their effectiveness and certain safety issues and thereby limiting their use. MRSA has become an endemic in this region, ......Read More

Tuesday, May 09, 2017
Ministry of Health and Prevention encourages healthy meals through ‘Health Meeting' initiative

UAE, May 8, 2017- The Ministry of Health and Prevention has organized an induction workshop for food catering companies to shed light on the objectives and the nutritional standards of the newly launched ‘Health Meeting’ initiative. The initiative supports the ongoing effort to promote workplace practices that make healthy eating choices available at all work-related events. Dr. Fadila Mohammed Sharif, Director of the Health Education and Promotion Department, said that the initiative is part of Ministry of Health and Prevention - Health Promoting Work Environment Program, which serves the Ministry’s objectives to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases in ......Read More

Monday, May 08, 2017

Ministry of Health & Prevention launches ERMS initiative to promote patient rights

UAE, May 6, 2017- The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), represented by the Department of Clinical Quality and Health Accreditation in the Hospital Sector, has launched the ERMS initiative to establish rights for patients in the community, giving them further access to health care and health facilities, while providing them with comprehensive, efficient and effective services. Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for MOHAP’s Hospitals Sector, said: “By launching the ERMS initiative, we aim to raise awareness among the community regarding patient rights in adherence with the best international practices, while highlighting the importance of involving ......Read More

Sunday, May 07, 2017

Ministry of Health & Prevention organizes 8th Travel Road Exhibition

UAE, May 4, 2017- H.E. Awad Bin Saghir Al Ketbi, Undersecretary of the Supportive Services Sector at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), recently inaugurated the 8th Travel Road Exhibition at MOHAP’s office in Dubai, in cooperation with Dnata. The exhibition was participated in by a number of international companies from the tourism and travel industries who presented MOHAP employees with the best travel and hotel offers. The exhibition was attended by Dr. Mohamed Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention and Ministry Undersecretaries, who were interested in taking advantage of available travel options, competitive prices and tour ......Read More

Thursday, May 04, 2017

UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention officially opens Dubai Specialized Dental Center in Al Hamriya

UAE, May 4, 2017- The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, represented by the Department of Primary Health Care at the Dubai Healthcare City, has announced the official opening of the Dubai Specialized Dental Center in Al Hamriya. H.E. Dr. Nasser Khalifa Al Budoor, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry and the Director of Dubai Medical District, and H.E. Awad Bin Saghir Al Ketbi, Undersecretary of the Supportive Services Sector led the traditional ribbon cutting to mark its official opening. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Dr. Aisha Suhail, Director of Primary Healthcare Department, and Dr. Maryam Sayed Jaffar Head of Dental section and Dr. Wedad Al Maidoor head of Dubai PHCs ......Read More

Thursday, May 04, 2017
Bayer Middle East highlights the need for pharmacists to have better engagement with consumers

In 2006, the WHO and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) launched the concept of the seven-star pharmacists to meet the needs and demands of the healthcare system and encourage the development of pharmacist Pharmacists from Middle East countries including UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, KSA, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, Turkey & Romania attended the two day training workshops in Dubai Through interactive workshops conducted by industry experts, the pharmacists were prepared for better engagement with patients and consumers The workshops supported the idea of self-medication and sharing of best practices across the Middle East as well an emphasis on the ......Read More

Monday, May 01, 2017

Ministry of Health and Prevention organizes first ‘National Forum for Safety & Occupational Health'

UAE, 25 April, 2017- As part of the World Occupational Health and Safety Day, the Ministry of Health and Prevention is conducting a workshop today (April 25, 2017) in collaboration with the Arab Labor Organization, the World Health Organization and the International Labor Organization, in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization and the Federal Authority for Human Resources. The event is being held in the presence of H.E. Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Policy and Licensing of MOHAP, Dr. Ayesha Suhail, Director of Primary Healthcare Department, representatives of government and private bodies, and participation of international and ......Read More

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Ministry of Health and Prevention organizes workshop on ‘The first National Forum for Safety & Occup ...

UAE, 24 April, 2017 - The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) will host a workshop titled ‘The first National Forum for Safety & Occupational Health’ from April 25 to 27, 2017 at the Le Meridien - Dubai Airport Hotel. The event is being organized in cooperation with the Arab Labour Organization (ALO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. It will coincide with International Occupational Health & Safety Day celebrations and will be attended by various institutions and stakeholders. The ......Read More

Monday, April 24, 2017

Ministry of Health and Prevention reveals recommendations of the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Conf ...

UAE, 24 April, 2017- The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) revealed the recommendations of the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Conference that was held previously in Dubai under the patronage of His Excellency Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Policy and Licensing of the Ministry of Health & Prevention shared that the conference came out with 10 recommendations as below: 1. Importance of building trust in the critical role of testing medicines following registration and testing random samples from the field. 2. ......Read More

Monday, April 24, 2017

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#Alwaysonthemove Anytime of the Month

Suhoor and Iftar Food: To Eat or Not to Eat

Lift of Fertility Treatment Cap Serves as a Fresh Hope for Childless Couples in the UAE

RAK Hospital to hold health camp ahead of Ramadan

Look No Further and Take a Step Today to Start Your Journey to a New You.

Dubai Gynecology and Fertility Centre (DGFC) to Sponsor Treatment for Emirati Couples

Emirates Hospitals Group Nurses Honoured with Prestigious DAISY Award 2017

Beckman Coulter Sheds Light on Antimicrobial Resistance in the GCC

Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah inaugurate the new Medcare Hospital in Sharjah

Aster Clinic Ajman organises health awareness programme for Ajman Bank employees

Fertility Support Meet on May 13th

Experts at Aster DM Healthcare shed light on common lifestyle related health concerns in an Internat ...

Empower Organises Wellness Programs to Boost Employee Health and Satisfaction

"Watch Your Back Teenager"

UAE's Burgeoning Healthcare Sector Boosts Demand for ICU Beds

Crown Prince of Fujairah inaugurates Emirates Hospitals Clinics in Fujairah

Syrian Patient Gets Her Vision Back at RAK Hospital

Dubai Health Authority signs MOU with The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel to drive wellness t ...

National Reference Laboratory Supports the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program of the UAE M ...

World Asthma Day: Educating Children About Asthma is Vital in Controlling the Disease, Claims Respir ...

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Confirms Products in Local Markets are Safe, Do Not Pose ...

Bourn Hall Fertility Centre Raises Awareness and Support on Fertility Issues

Raise the Barre with your fitness routine at Motion Ladies Fitness Center

HAAD & TCA Abu Dhabi Sign Agreement to Establish a Medical Tourism Network in Abu Dhabi

Dubai to Host the 8th Edition of International Congress of the International Society for the History ...

Ministry of Health and Prevention signs agreement with Pfizer for medical inventory

Ministry of Health & Prevention receives delegation from Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation

Ministry of Health & Prevention organizes workshop on counseling & mental health

Ministry of Health and Prevention launches free breast cancer screening campaign for women of all na ...

Ministry of Health & Prevention celebrates World Family Doctor Day

Executive Group of Health Regulatory Indicators holds second meeting

UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention commemorates ‘World No Tobacco Day'

UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention issues licenses to 45 new private healthcare facilities during t ...

Ministry of Health and Prevention issues decree on declaration of death

Ministry of Health and Prevention reveals positive results of ‘Giving Clinics' initiative launched t ...

MOHAP wins Best Utilization of Information Technology and Applications to Support Clinical Practice ...

Ministry of Health and Prevention Undersecretary Visits Al Madam Health Center in Sharjah

American Hospital Dubai acquires high-tech CT scanner with less radiation dose

Undersecretary of MOHAP discusses stronger cooperation in health sector with Dutch Ambassador

Antibacterial resistance poses major challenges to hospitals in the Middle East

Ministry of Health and Prevention encourages healthy meals through ‘Health Meeting' initiative

Ministry of Health & Prevention launches ERMS initiative to promote patient rights

Ministry of Health & Prevention organizes 8th Travel Road Exhibition

UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention officially opens Dubai Specialized Dental Center in Al Hamriya

Bayer Middle East highlights the need for pharmacists to have better engagement with consumers

Ministry of Health and Prevention organizes first ‘National Forum for Safety & Occupational Health'

Ministry of Health and Prevention organizes workshop on ‘The first National Forum for Safety & Occup ...

Ministry of Health and Prevention reveals recommendations of the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Conf ...