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TikTok’s US future uncertain

It must find non-Chinese owner to avoid ban.

Tesla Q1 sales sink 13 percent

The dip occurred amid lower production during factory upgrades.

AD Ports Group 2024 revenue $4.70bn

The Group's EBITDA increased by 69 percent YOY.

Tesla sales tumble in Europe in Q1

The company suffered from boycotts against the policies of Elon Musk.

Ford’s US Q1 auto sales dip

But its Q1 figures exceed a forecast by Edmunds

WHO debates whether Covid emergency should be declared over

Since the beginning, more than 765 million confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported to the WHO from around the...
  • The World Health Organization's emergency committee's 15th meeting on the crisis comes more than three years.
  • The independent committee meets every three months to discuss the pandemic and reports to WHO chief.

Bahrain free of India-made ‘contaminated’ cough syrup

Manama, Bahrain - Bahrain has taken steps to ban from its markets the contaminated cough syrups made in India in...
  • The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) on Sunday confirmed that the Kingdom's markets are free of Indian cough syrup
  • The Authority has reassured the public that it is committed to ensuring the safety of medicines and pharmaceuticals circulating in the Kingdom

Flight carrying humanitarian aid from Red Cross lands in Sudan

KHARTOUM, SUDAN -  A first Red Cross plane laden with humanitarian aid on Sunday landed in Sudan, where deadly clashes between...
  • The shipment took off from the Jordanian capital Amman and arrived in the eastern city of Port Sudan.
  • Only 16 percent of hospitals are functioning in the capital Khartoum, according to the World Health Organization.

Almost 8,000 participants to take part in Sharjah’s 10th Charity Marathon

SHARJAH, UAE- The 10th Annual Charity Marathon, expected to attract over 8,000 runners from all segments of society, is all...
  • It is organized by the Friends of Arthritis Patients (FAP) of the Health Promotion Department (HPD) at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah.
  • The marathon will take place along Al Mamzar Corniche and feature a variety of innovative health, sports, and recreational events and activities.

Malaria-free Asia Pacific region within our reach

Collaborative efforts involving public health professionals, Ministries of Health, and global institutions have been instrumental in the fight against malaria....
  • Malaria remains a life-threatening disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, causing millions of cases and deaths globally, says Altaf Ahmed Lal of Sun Pharma
  • Collaborative efforts involving public health professionals, Ministries of Health, and global institutions have been instrumental in the fight against malaria, he adds

WHO expresses concern after fighters take over lab in Sudan

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -  The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that fighters in conflict-ravaged Sudan had occupied the national public laboratory...
  • Fighters "kicked out all the technicians from the lab," said Nima Saeed Abid, the WHO's representative in Sudan.
  • The lab held so-called isolates, or samples, of a range of deadly diseases, including measles, polio and cholera.

Novartis Q1 profit at $2.3bn

Heart disease, cancer medicines helped enhance revenue.
  • Novartis said that its operating profit would likely increase in the high single-digits this year.
  • The group would prioritize "high-value" medicines" across five core areas to drive its productivity.

Air pollution causes more than 1,200 deaths a year: EU agency

The EU environmental agency said that air pollution is responsible for causing more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in...
  • The overall death tolls for the continent could be higher as the report did not cover the major industrial nations of Russia, Ukraine and the United Kingdom
  • According to figures released on Monday, ninety-seven percent of the urban population were in 2021 exposed to air that did not meet WHO recommendations

67mn children missed out on vaccines because of Covid: UNICEF

A grim UNICEF report warns of a potential outbreaks of polio and measles in children who didn't get vaccinated because...
  • Africa and South Asia were the hardest hit as vaccine coverage among children declined in 112 countries and the percent of children vaccinated worldwide slipped 5 points
  • Each year immunization saves 4.4 million lives, a number the United Nations figures could jump to 5.8 million by 2030 if its ambitious targets to leave "no one behind" are met

M42 acquires Diaverum

Diaverum is world’s third-largest provider of dialysis services.
  • Founded in 1991, Diaverum operates across 23 countries, with 440 clinics and over 13,000 employees.
  • It has a strong track record of clinical excellence, providing critical care to around 39,000 patients.

Saudi king treated for lung infection: statement

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia's King Salman has a lung infection and is undergoing a treatment programme involving antibiotics, the...

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Women’s health gap costs US$1trn worldwide: report

Women spend a quarter more of their lives suffering from poor health than men, a disparity that includes an unequal...

PureHealth buys Circle Health

The deal signifies PureHealth’s operational capabilities.

Saudi team discovers genetic disorder, names it Alfadhel syndrome

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - A team of Saudi researchers from King Abdullah Children's Specialist Hospital (KACSH) and King Abdullah International...

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Global health crisis looms amid climate change: WEF

Global coalition and trillions of dollars are required to prevent escalating human deaths due to climate change, Dr. Shyam Bishen...
  • Global coalition and trillions of dollars are required to prevent escalating human deaths due to climate change, Dr. Shyam Bishen of the World Economic Forum tells TRENDS.
  • He emphasizes a strong link between climate change and human health, underscoring the critical role of private sector engagement in combating related health issues.

Ultra-processed foods linked to obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death

In recent years, dozens of studies have found that people who eat lots of UPFs have a higher risk of...
  • Researchers warning of their dangers have called for taxation and even bans of products
  • However some nutrition experts have started to push back against such all-encompassing claims

Sidra Medicine, GlobeMed Qatar sign pact on medical services

DOHA, QATAR – Sidra Medicine and GlobeMed Qatar have signed an agreement to offer eligible insured members of payers contracted...
  • The insured members contracted with GlobeMed Qatar will have access to Sidra Medicine’s women’s and pediatric medical services.
  • This collaboration marks a significant step in offering insured members enriched healthcare experience in Qatar.