Healthcare | Sunday 21 February, 2016 6:55 am

Al-Falih to open conference focusing on patients’ rights

Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih will inaugurate the 1st Gulf Patient Rights Conference on Feb. 28 at King Faisal Conference Hall at the Riyadh InterContinental Hotel. The three-day conference will tackle a host of issues related to patient rights either from the theoretical or applied...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 3:04 am

Medtronic Makes Waves at Arab Health through Education and Technology

Coinciding with a celebration of the first anniversary of the incredibly successful Medtronic Academy, Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology, launched the ValleylabTM FT10 energy platform at the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress in Dubai last week. “Last year we launched the ...

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Healthcare | Monday 15 February, 2016 4:20 am

THERMES MARINS MONTE-CARLO: EUROPE’S MOST EXCLUSIVE SPA SETS TRENDS WITH CRYOTHERAPY

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer welcomes travellers to Monaco in style at Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, one of Europe’s most iconic spas.  Ideal as a destination for complete relaxation, or for quick rejuvenation on short stopovers, guests can recuperate through a host...

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Healthcare | Sunday 14 February, 2016 4:54 pm

Verified Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic ‘Beijing Tong Ren Tang’ opens another outlet

Traditional Chinese Medicine culture is brought to the UAE in its purest form through TongRenTang’s clinic at Dubai Healthcare City and is now all set to operate from their new outlet at Dragon Mart Phase 2, inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.  Strategically...

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Healthcare | Saturday 13 February, 2016 10:49 am

KASCH successfully conducts first liver transplant on infant

A medical team of the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital (KASCH) at the King Abdulaziz Medical City (National Guard) here have successfully conducted the first liver transplant on a baby boy.  Fahad Mari Said Al-Sairdh, father of the eight-month-old child, expressed his and...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 10 February, 2016 2:09 pm

International experts discuss key issues concerning people with disabilities

Early Intervention is the key to help children with specific disorders. The government has introduced a host of initiatives that will not only enhance the lives of people with disabilities but also integrate them into the society, according to a Dubai government official. Dr. Hussain Ali Maseeh, ...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 10 February, 2016 7:40 am

Ministry of Health to require employees to declare assets

The Ministry of Health is considering imposing an asset declaration as well as an absence of interest conflict testimony on its employees as a measure in fighting corruption. Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih made the announcement at a one-day forum on promoting integrity and combating corruption in ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 7 February, 2016 1:24 pm

Nahdi Concludes Wazen Program with Over 3,000 kilograms of Weight Lost in Jeddah

With the aim of creating a nationwide health movement, in line with its vision towards spreading wellness within the fabric of society, Nahdi, the largest pharmaceutical retailer in the Middle East and North Africa, completed its Wazen program in Jeddah on January 16th, 2016, ringing in a total...

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Healthcare | Friday 5 February, 2016 12:20 pm

Health Ministry cuts spending by 50 percent

The Ministry of Health has asked its various departments to review current inventories to ensure the availability of medicine and medical devices. The move was made after Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih ordered the reduction of medicines and medical device purchases by 50 percent. Medical industry ...

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Healthcare | Thursday 4 February, 2016 3:25 pm

INDEX Celebrates 20 Years of Success at AEEDC Dubai Night

AEEDC Dubai Night took place yesterday at Le Meridien hotel in Dubai, celebrating 20 years of success and achievements for AEEDC Dubai Conference and Exhibition. AEEDC Dubai Night was attended by His Excellency Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General, General Directorate of...

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