Healthcare | Thursday 11 January, 2018 2:03 pm

Al Mariffa Medical Center is now equipped with Waterlase iPlus - one of the best laser machines in the field of Dentistry.

Al Mariffa Medical Center, a state of the art multi-disciplinary dental and health care delivery center located in Dubai and Sharjah, has recently upgraded their dental facility with Waterlase iPlus - one of the best and the most advanced laser machines in the field of...

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Healthcare | Thursday 11 January, 2018 12:19 pm

Quinoa: The Super grain of the Future – India Gate Quinoa

Quinoa grain is more like a vegetable than a grain. Originated in South America, it has been used as a diet staple for centuries and is a close relative of spinach, kale and Swiss chard. There are many other great benefits to eating quinoa. India Gate Quinoa shares the five main pillars or benefits ...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 10 January, 2018 3:44 pm

Eighth Pink Caravan Ride to Commence on February 28

Organisers of the Pink Caravan Ride, the UAE’s most important and extensive annual cancer awareness campaign have confirmed that the eighth edition of the event will take place from February 28 until March 6.   The nationwide initiative by the Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP),...

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Healthcare | Monday 8 January, 2018 2:31 am

Palestinian conjoined twins separation surgery successful

The separation surgery of Palestinian conjoined twins Farah and Haneen has been successful, announced Dr. Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabiah, adviser at the Royal Court and General Supervisor of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) who is head of the medical and surgical team for ...

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Healthcare | Saturday 6 January, 2018 2:32 pm

Saudi Insurance companies’ approval not necessary to treat emergency cases

The Council of Cooperative Health Insurance has confirmed that treating emergency cases no longer requires prior approval from insurance companies, as long as the service provider informs the insurance company within 24 hours of receiving the case. The council’s spokesperson, Yaser...

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Healthcare | Friday 5 January, 2018 4:38 pm

Young Saudis launch initiatives to promote healthy living

IT is quite common in the Kingdom to see people who depend on fast food chains for their daily intake of calorie in total disregard for the negative consequences of their bad eating habits. Experts blame a fast-paced lifestyle and a lack of health awareness for the growing trend, which has...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 12:16 pm

RAKEZ clients to avail cost-effective health insurance through Sehteq

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has recently teamed up with Sehteq, a new and unique online health portal, to provide its clients and their families cost-effective health insurance plans for as low as AED 550 per year.    Introduced by RAK Incubator and Accelerator, Sehteq is...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 10:07 am

Saudi Food and Drug Authority: No VAT on human medicines, vitamins, and registered medical equipment

The Food and Drug Authority (FDA) said that the VAT will not be applied on human medicines, vitamins, and registered medical devices and products. Abdul Rahman Al-Sultan, pharmacist and director of the SFDA’s department of pharmaceutical information and awareness, said that the FDA is...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 3:03 pm

Canadian Specialist Hospital to contribute AED 10.5 million in 2018 in support of the Year-of-Giving

In support of the Year-of-Giving initiative, Canadian Specialist Hospital will be contributing 10.5 million dirhams for the treatment of 175 patients for dialysis and cataract surgery in the year 2018. The hospital will be offering half the price to selected patients on dialysis sessions, lab tests ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 2:17 pm

Department of Health- Abu Dhabi launches "Mabrouk Ma Yak" Service at Private Sector Hospitals

The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH), announced the launch of "Mabrouk Ma Yak" service at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children, part of the United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical) in Abu Dhabi, as part of the Department's keenness to expand the implementation of ...

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