Healthcare experts must keep up with tech innovations
She emphasizes the significant impact of technology on the healthcare sector and highlighted the 'Let's Talk Innovation' Symposium's focus on...
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Saudi products declared free from artificial trans fats
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for its...
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US acts to make hearing aids affordable
In October, the cost of hearing aids will be down by an estimated $2,800 per pair as there would be...
- At $5000 a pair, safe and effective and high quality hearing aids have been unaffordable for many Americans.
- Children, as well as people with severe hearing loss, would still need a prescription.
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Nearly 30 percent of Saudi residents exercise for 150 minutes a week
About 30 percent of Saudi residents practiced a physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week in 2021, compared...
- Only 20 percent of residents exercised in 2019, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
- 48.2 percent of the resident population practice activity for at least 30 minutes per week, an increase of 3.2 points compared to 2019 (45 percent).
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Heatwave causes 1,700 deaths in Spain and Portugal, says WHO
The World Health Organization's European office has said the heatwave baking Europe has caused over 1,700 deaths on the Iberian...
- WHO official says that exposure to extreme heat often exacerbates pre-existing health conditions
- The international organization has called for joint action to tackle climate change
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‘Bilateral ties strengthened with UAE President’s France visit’
The French Ambassador to the UAE, Xavier Chatel, described the first official visit to France of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed...
- The French Ambassador to the UAE described the first official visit to France of UAE President as successful
- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit underscores deep-rooted friendship between the two countries
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UAE Federal Tax Authority carries out 9,500 inspections in H1 2022
The Federal Tax Authority expanded its efforts in collaboration with various government departments, ministries and authorities to protect consumers from...
- During the first half of this year, the FTA carried out 9,948 inspection visits in local markets across the country
- Inspections conducted H1 of 2022 increased by 104 percent compared to 4,878 inspections conducted H1 of 2021.
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Dubai Health Authority, Visa sign MoU to enhance health tourism
The Dubai Health Authority recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Visa with the aim of enhancing Dubai's competitiveness...
- Visa cardholders would be given exclusive discounts on medical services by by members of the Dubai Health Experience
- The cardholders will be able to choose a range of medical services, book appointments and plan their treatment itineraries
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PPP projects inject more vigor into Saudi healthcare
The Kingdom is stepping forward and allowing the private firms to invest in healthcare infrastructure, Sandeep Sinha, Head of Healthcare...
- The Kingdom is seeing a rise in private investment in the industry with multiple forthcoming healthcare PPP projects
- Improving access to quality healthcare and building a world-class infrastructure are crucial pillars of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
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Israel to administer Covid vaccine shots to youngest children
Israel's health ministry approved Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccinations for its youngest children, an official said Tuesday, mirroring a move...
- Argentina, Bahrain, Chile, China, Cuba, Hong Kong and Venezuela were previously offering Covid shots for children, but these did not include mRNA vaccines
- All members of the expert panel agreed the vaccines were safe, with most of the panel "recommending to vaccinate at-risk babies and children
Largest Hajj of Covid era ready to begin in Mecca
The biggest hajj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic began kicks off Wednesday, with hundreds of thousands of mostly mask less...
- One million fully vaccinated Muslims, including 850,000 from abroad, are allowed at this year's hajj
- Some pilgrims donned clothing featuring the names and flags of their countries
Science
Horseshoe crab vital for vaccine safety
Their bright blue blood has been essential for testing the safety of biomedical products since the 1970s, when it replaced...
- Around 10 percent of the population is lost each year  as their exposed undersides bake in the Sun.
- Every year around 500,000 horseshoe crabs are harvested and bled for a chemical called Limulus Amebocyte Lysate, vital for testing against a type of bacteria.
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Years of coal plant expansion torment Turkey’s villagers
Villagers and environmental activists have been locked in clashes with the police in the southwestern Mugla province since their plant...
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UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi studies cardiorespiratory impact in space
Dubai, UAE -Â The UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi on Wednesday participated in a cardiovascular study to examine cardiorespiratory impact in...
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Kuwait looks to boost cooperation with WHO in ‘all health services’
Kuwait City, Kuwait-- Kuwait is looking to strengthen cooperation with the World Health Organization in all health services, according to...
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WHO launches global initiative on digital health supported by G20 Presidency
GANDHINAGAR, INDIA - The World Health Organization (WHO) and the G20 India presidency announced a new Global Initiative on Digital...
- WHO serves as the secretariat for strategy implementation to fast-track digital health system transformation.
- The new Global Initiative on Digital Health is one of the key deliverables of India’s G20 Presidency.
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WHO’s maiden traditional medicine summit opens in India
"WHO is working to build the evidence and data to inform policies, standards and regulations for the safe, cost-effective and...
- Traditional medicines are a "first port of call for millions of people worldwide", the World Health Organization said.
- The two-day WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit takes place alongside a meeting of G20 health ministers in India.
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Ma’aden, BADC ink agreement
Firm to supply 600,000 tons of fertilizers to BADC.
- The renewal is further proof of the company’s commitment to meet global market demand for phosphate fertilizers.
- Ma’aden supplies approximately 42 percent of Bangladesh’s estimated requirement of diammonium phosphate.