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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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...
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Israel to admit unjabbed tourists as Covid cases fall
On Thursday Bennett cited a decline in infections when he announced an end to the green pass.
- On Thursday Bennett cited a decline in infections when he announced an end to the green pass
- Under new rules taking effect on March 1, tourists will need to take a PCR test before boarding a flight to Israel and a second one upon landing
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Bahrain government launches scheme to extend health services to citizens
Bahrain government has launched a health scheme, “Medic in Every Home”, aimed at extending health services and reaching out to...
- The project aims to enhance Bahrain’s rating on the third and fourth Sustainable Development Goals and increase the survival rate of the injured.
- Medic in Every Home was one of the three innovative ideas which were declared winners of the third edition of the Government Innovation Competition (Fikra).
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UAE inks deal to make medications more affordable
The initiative will provide affordable medicines to uninsured and low-income expat patients or those whose insurance does not cover the...
- The MoU was signed by the Ministry of Health and Prevention of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- It was inked with Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and healthcare consulting firm Axios
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UAE and Hungary to collaborate in energy sector
UAE Energy Strategy 2050 aims to increase the contribution of clean energy in the total energy mix from 25 per...
- The two sides also discussed an exchange of expertize and best practices in infrastructure, housing and transport
- The ministers of UAE and Hungary met on the sidelines of Dubai Expo 2020 and discussed cooperation in energy
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WB ready to pair with Tunisia to implement reform program
The World Bank has also offered to continue the implementation of ongoing cooperation projects in the country.
- The World Bank has already promised $400 million (about 1,152.5 million dinars) to support Tunisia's social reforms
- Other financing was expected to follow to support SMEs, acquire vaccines, and provide the necessary health support
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Bahrain updates Covid protocols, cancels isolation for contacts of active cases
Tests will be only be conducted for individuals experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms if the result of the rapid test is...
- Tests will be only be conducted for individuals experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms if the result of the rapid test is positive.
- All passengers arriving in the Kingdom of Bahrain do not need to conduct a PCR test upon arrival
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Plastic surgery enhances face of UAE medical tourism
The industry, stabilized significantly with experienced surgeons and the availability of good facilities, woo a sizable number of foreign clients...
- The prices in well-equipped clinics and hospitals in the UAE are at the same level as in other countries, said Dr Timm Wolter, a plastic surgeon at the Nova Clinic, Dubai.
- Body contouring, liposuction, and fat transfer have been trending for some time now in the emirates.
US farms on alert as several cases of bird flu found
The authorities have placed the sites in quarantine and the birds will be slaughtered to avoid possible spread throughout the...
- The authorities have placed the sites in quarantine and the birds will be slaughtered to avoid possible spread throughout the country
- No cases have been detected in humans so far and the disease does not present an immediate public health threat, authorities said.
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UAE to lift Covid curbs on activities, events slowly
This was revealed during the media briefing on the coronavirus pandemic by Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri and Dr. Farida Al...
- This was revealed during the media briefing on the pandemic by Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri and Dr. Farida Al Hosani, official spokespersons for NCEMA and health sector respectively
- Dr Al Hosani highlighted the importance of community responsibility and the pivotal role of community members in supporting the efforts to achieve sustainable recovery
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New guidelines for Umrah pilgrims announced by Saudi ministry
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced an update in the procedures for entering Saudi Arabia for Umrah, which is...
- This is done to ensure the health and safety of the Umrah Performers and visitors
- These new requirements will go into effect starting at 1:00 am Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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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Global body to fund 26 FAO projects worth $174.7m
ROME, ITALY - Building on growing momentum to tackle environmental problems by addressing the ways in which our food and...
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Chinese doctors use 5G remote robot to perform successful surgery
XINJIANG, CHINA - China has successfully performed the world's first liver resection surgery utilising a domestically developed 5G remote robot,...
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US firms to pay $1.2bn to clear claims of contaminating water sources
Three major chemical manufacturers announced that they will pay nearly $1.2 billion to settle claims that they contaminated water sources...
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PIF sets up firm Badael to curb tobacco use in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA- The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the establishment of Badael Company, which aims to develop, manufacture and...
- Badael aims to address the negative impact that smoking has on the well-being of the Saudi population.
- The company’s products are expected to help nearly one million people give up smoking by 2032.
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Saudi professor secures US patent for innovative cancer therapy
Washington, USA -- The Saudi faculty member at Michigan State University Dr. Yasser Al-Dhamin, received a patent from the US...
- The patent describes the development of a modern technology that targets an immune protein with a high concentration on the surface of immune system cells
- The protein targeted in this project is called CRACC, and theresearch has demonstrated that CRACC protein exists on the surface of immune system cells in cancers
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Saudi astronauts to conduct 11 experiments at Space Station
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -– Two Saudi astronauts will conduct 14 scientific and research experiments during their ongoing space mission.The Kingdom’s...
- Besides 11 experiments in the microgravity environment, Ali Al-Qarni and Rayyanah Barnawi will participate in three interactive educational experiences with students in the kingdom
- The focus will be on conducting human research, cell sciences, and cloud seeding experiments in the microgravity environment.