The US towns that took on ‘forever chemical’ giants — and won
Washington, United States -- No corner of Earth is untouched. From Tibet to Antarctica, so-called "forever chemicals" have seeped into...
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Abu Dhabi launches $500mn maternal health fund for Africa
Nairobi, Kenya -- A $500-million fund aimed at improving maternal and neonatal health in sub-Saharan Africa was launched Tuesday in...
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Covid-19 ‘most likely’ caused by incident in Wuhan lab: FBI head
Washington, United States--FBI Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday his agency believes the Covid-19 pandemic was "most likely" caused by an incident...
- The comments come after a report earlier this week said the US Department of Energy said that a leak from a Chinese lab was the most likely cause of the Covid-19 outbreak
- FBI head also accused the Chinese government of trying to stall US efforts to investigate the causes of the pandemic
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US agency says Covid likely emerged from China lab leak: reports
Washington, United States--The coronavirus pandemic likely arose from a Chinese laboratory leak, the US Department of Energy now says according to...
- The department now joins the Federal Bureau of Investigation in believing that the pandemic was the result of a mishap in a Chinese laboratory
- The World Health Organization in mid-February pledged to do everything possible "until we get the answer" on Covid's origins
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Nations closer to global guidelines on disease outbreaks, says WHO
NEW YORK, US - Governments agreed on a way forward to update disease outbreak regulations ahead of meetings to draft...
- A total of 307 amendments to the WHO International Health Regulations came in response to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Governments had focused on making their countries, and the international community, better prepared for future emergencies.
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Boosting investment in health systems is essential, says OECD
PARIS, FRANCE - Governments should urgently adapt their health systems to better respond to future shocks, given the huge impact...
- Major investment is needed in the health workforce, alongside increased spending on prevention and digital infrastructure, says OECD
- More workers in health and social care were associated with lower mortality rates.
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Abu Dhabi DoH names winners of Healthcare Research and Innovation Grant
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), which regulates the healthcare sector in the emirate,...
- The grant, launched in September 2022, received over 70 complete submissions, and the top eight were awarded a monetary prize.
- The winners will have the opportunity to conduct clinical trials and commercialize their ideas.
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On the edge: Saudi workplace wellness needs overhaul
WHO says that globally an estimated 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety at a...
- Preventing mental health conditions at work is about managing psychosocial risks in the workplace.
- WHO recommends employers do this by implementing organizational interventions that directly target working conditions and environments.
Syria’s Assad may consider more border crossings for quake aid: WHO
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with the Syrian president in Damascus on Sunday afternoon to discuss the...
- Concerns have been running particularly high for how aid might reach all those in need in Syria, which has been devastated by more than a decade of civil war
- The situation is particularly dire in the rebel-held area in the northwest, which cannot receive aid convoys without Damascus's authorisation
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Sanofi 2022 net profit at $7.3bn
Dupixent drug has been a huge success for the firm.
- Sanofi is aiming for US$10.9 billion in sales of Dupixent this year.
- The company's net profit rose by eight percent in 2022.
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DHA, DIEZ ink MoU to support healthcare sector
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority...
- The MoU aims to enhance the private health sector’s investments in Dubai and consolidate the sector’s role in the ongoing development of health facilities.
- DHA, DIEZ will develop a special framework to pinpoint innovation standards of healthcare start-ups in Dubai.
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Arab Health 2023: Emirates Health Services unveils ‘Microbubble treatments for Children’
‘Microbubble Treatments for Children’ programme research project is being pursued in partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
- ‘Microbubble Treatments for Children’ programme research project is being pursued in partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- The project aims to administer various treatments through microscopic bubbles that moves in the bloodstream to reach the target areas as needed
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The US towns that took on ‘forever chemical’ giants — and won
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UAE healthcare spending set to reach $30.6bn by 2027
The sector witnesses a shift towards personalized and precision medicine, underscored by healthcare's significant digitization and data generation, says a...
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WHO warns new cancer cases will rise to 35 million by 2050
Geneva, Switzerland - The number of new cancer cases will rise to more than 35 million in 2050 -- 77 percent...
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Average lifespan in Saudi Arabia rises to 77.6 years
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia reached 77.6 years compared to 74 years in 2016, the...
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WHO urges limiting trans fat across the world
Geneva, Switzerland - The World Health Organization said on Monday that nearly half the world's population was now covered by solid...
- The WHO appealed in 2018 for industrially produced fatty acids in foods to be eliminated worldwide by 2023, amid evidence they caused 500,000 premature deaths every year
- 53 countries covering 46 percent of the world's population are now implementing best practice policies on the toxic substance -- up from 11 countries and six percent in 2018
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UAE emerges as a new leader in global healthcare
“This goal, aligned with the forward-looking vision of the UAE's leadership, will not only enhance the quality of life but...
- The Gulf country maintains its competitive edge in healthcare through advanced infrastructure and a skilled workforce, underscoring its commitment to healthcare excellence.
- The UAE's ministry along with key departments showcases innovative health initiatives on the 'Emirates Health' platform, highlighting strategies for future healthcare development.
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Deaf boy can now hear after gene treatment
The US hospital which carried out the treatment said the milestone represents hope for patients around the world with hearing...
- Aissam Dam was born "profoundly deaf" because of a highly rare abnormality in a single gene.
- Aissam, who was born in Morocco and later moved to Spain, may never learn to talk, as the brain's window for acquiring speech closes around the age of five.