Healthcare | Thursday 5 September, 2019 2:09 pm

A Generous Nation Fuelling the Success of UAE’s
 Breast Cancer Awareness Drive ‘Pink Caravan’

Sharjah-based Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has been putting in tremendous effort to reduce breast cancer fatalities in the nation, for almost a decade. Their Pink Caravan Ride (PCR) breast cancer awareness campaign has mapped the UAE entirely, offering 64,000 free medical tests and screenings...

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Healthcare | Thursday 5 September, 2019 3:30 am

Middle East Fertility Conference to be held in Dubai on 20 & 21 September

International and local experts will discuss the latest scientific advances in the field of infertility diagnosis and treatment during the 2nd HealthPlus Middle East Fertility Conference that will be hosted in Dubai on 20 and 21 September 2019 at the Sofitel Hotel. Organized by HealthPlus Fertility ...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 28 August, 2019 3:00 am

Saudi Arabia’s pharma market to top US$10.74 billion by 2022, says new CPhI MEA report

The rapid growth of Saudi Arabia’s pharmaceutical market will be placed under the spotlight at the forthcoming CPhI Middle East and Africa event, as the latest industry data reveals the Kingdom’s pharmaceutical market is expected to be valued at US $10.74bn (SAR 40.1bn) by...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 3:46 pm

Preparations Completed for Global Health Exhibition & Congress 2019 in Riyadh

Within the framework of achieving the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in regards to the development of healthcare, Global Health Exhibition and Congress will be held next month in Riyadh under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Health. Organized by Informa Markets, the exhibition...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 27 August, 2019 8:06 am

Aster to set up Innovation and Research hub in GCC and India

The Centre, based in Bangalore, will introduce the latest advancements in healthcare science, while encouraging research through collaboration with start-ups, academia and industry partners   Dr. Satish Prasad Rath has been appointed to lead the Aster Innovation and Research Centre as...

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Healthcare | Saturday 24 August, 2019 7:08 am

Health Ministry treats 649,690 Hajj pilgrims

The Ministry of Health has revealed specialized services provided by its hospitals and health centers in Makkah, Madinah and holy sites for pilgrims during Hajj. The ministry said that the number of pilgrims who received treatment in hospitals and health centers reached 649,690. The number of...

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Healthcare | Friday 23 August, 2019 3:40 am

Ban on import of cigarettes without tax stamps comes into force

The General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) announced on Thursday that it would start imposing a ban on import of cigarette packs that do not bear valid and activated tax stamps to the Kingdom effective from Friday, Aug. 23. The decision will be enforced in cooperation with the General Customs...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 20 August, 2019 3:51 am

Fine Announces Campaign Showing that its Commitment to Hygiene is Not Just Paper-Thin

Good hygiene is an essential element for a long healthy life, and we must be vigilant at all times and in all settings to ensure we are taking good care of ourselves and our families. Fine Hygienic Holding, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hygienic paper products, is stepping...

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Healthcare | Sunday 18 August, 2019 9:04 pm

Breast Cancer Program holds its first training

  The Jordan Breast Cancer Program (JAMP) is holding the first of its kind training for health educators on breast cancer in the Arab world. The Arab training for female health educators comes about breast cancer and building community behavior towards early detection of cancer. As...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 13 August, 2019 3:17 am

Nahdi Organizes Medical Hope Convoy to Serve Pilgrims in Cooperation With the Ministry of Health

As part of its Social Sustainability program and yearly initiative to serve pilgrims, Nahdi Medical organized its "Medical Hope Convoy" for the fourth consecutive year. In cooperation with the Ministry of health, Nahdi is offering free-of-charge medical care to pilgrims in Mecca, a...

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