Average lifespan in Saudi Arabia rises to 77.6 years Â
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia reached 77.6 years compared to 74 years in 2016, the...
Wounded Gazans get medical care on French hospital ship
Israel responded with a military offensive that has killed at least 25,105Â people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to...
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Bahrain makes second booster jab available for people aged 60 and above
Bahrain has made a second Covid-19 booster shot available by choice for adults aged 60 years and above and frontline...
- Health authorities say an individual may receive any vaccine as a second booster shot, three months after receiving the first booster shot.
- Eligible individuals need not book an appointment but can head straight to designated vaccine centers.
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Omicron sub-variant found in 57 countries : WHO
The fast spreading and heavily mutated Omicron variant has rapidly become the dominant variant worldwide since it was first detected...
- The fast spreading and heavily mutated Omicron variant has rapidly become the dominant variant worldwide since it was first detected in southern Africa 10 weeks ago
- In its weekly epidemiological update, the WHO said that the Omicron counts several sub-lineages: BA.1, BA.1.1, BA.2 and BA.3.
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Pfizer seeks US approval of Covid vaccine for children under 5
Pfizer and BioNTech will soon ask US regulators for emergency authorization for a Covid-19 vaccine for children aged five and...
- The move comes as the Omicron variant wave is waning in the United States but parents are still grappling with school closures
- FDA hopes to approve vaccines for young kids as early as late February, earlier it has approved Pfizer's Covid-19 booster shot for children aged above 12
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WHO warns of Covid medical waste threat
The extra waste is "threatening human and environmental health and exposing a dire need to improve waste management practices", the...
- The extra waste is "threatening human and environmental health and exposing a dire need to improve waste management practices", the UN health agency said
- As countries scrambled to get personal protective equipment (PPE) to cope with the crisis, less attention was paid to disposing of Covid-19 health care waste safely
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Long haul Covid patients find hope in recovery clinics
When Stephanie Hedrick realized she was still suffering from shortness of breath, blurry vision and brain fog months after recovering...
- Similar clinics have popped up across the United States as thousands of people who recovered from coronavirus infections have found themselves still struggling
- Doctors have known for years that some patients who recover from viral infections go on to develop post-viral syndromes, but the exact cause is unknown
Dubai Academic Health Corporation embarks on four-pronged future plan
The Dubai Academic Health Corporation has agreed on four bases as a part of its strategic plans and future goals....
- The four bases of the strategy are Care, Learning, Discovery, and Giving and Stewardship.
- The strategy was discussed at the fourth Board of Directors meeting of the Dubai Academic Health Corporation.
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IATA urges governments to accelerate lifting of travel restrictions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges urged governments to accelerate the relaxation of travel restrictions, saying evidence suggests a...
- IATA cites a study that says there is minimal impact of travel restrictions on controlling the spread of Omicron.
- The billions spent testing travelers would be far more effective if allocated to vaccine distribution or strengthening healthcare systems, says IATA director.
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Italy, UAE discuss the digital revolution in healthcare sector
With a medical devices industry turnover of Euro 17 billion, 4,400 companies and nearly 94,000 professionals, Italy is at the...
- With a medical devices industry turnover of Euro 17 billion, 4,400 companies and nearly 94,000 professionals, Italy is at the forefront of telemedicine
- The Innovation Talks are a platform to foster the dialogue between Italy and UAE initiated by the Embassy of Italy to the UAE last year
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Morocco starts construction of anti-Covid vaccine plant
Home to 36 million inhabitants, Morocco is hoping that its vaccination drive will help eradicate Covid-19. More than 23 million...
- The factory to be known as Sensyo Pharmatech will produce vaccines against coronavirus and other diseases
- It was launched in Benslimane, a region of Morocco's economic hub Casablanca during a ceremony attended by King Mohammed VI
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UAE and Amazon subsidiary to create cloud-based medical record system
The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amazon Web Services (AWS),...
- The signing came on the sidelines of MoHAP's participation at Arab Health 2020 that is being held in Dubai.
- The project will implement the best means of strategic planning and decision-making, based on databases that help evaluate and measure the performance of health services.
Average lifespan in Saudi Arabia rises to 77.6 years Â
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia reached 77.6 years compared to 74 years in 2016, the...
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AstraZeneca’s new cancer medication Imjudo launched in UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- AstraZeneca has announced the launch of its revolutionary cancer medication, IMJUDO® (tremelimumab) in the UAE.The launch...
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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...
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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...
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WHO unveils network to minimize spread of infectious diseases
The World Health Organization launched a global network to help swiftly detect the threat from infectious diseases, like COVID-19, and...
- The network will rely on pathogen genomics to analyze the genetic code of viruses, bacteria and other disease-causing organisms.
- The data gathered will feed into a broader disease surveillance system used to identify and track diseases, in a bid to contain outbreaks.
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MoFAIC, Burjeel Holdings ink MoU on healthcare services
ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and Burjeel Holdings have signed a Memorandum...
- MoFAIC said that it seeks to enhance the quality of life via comprehensive and proactive health and therapeutic services.
- Burjeel Holdings said their healthcare professionals are committed to ensuring the well-being of MoFAIC's employees.
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UAE sees 20 percent decrease in nitrogen oxide emissions: study
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE has witnessed a 20 percent drop in nitrogen oxide emissions from power generation activities, according to...
- The findings of the study corresponds with the "National Air Quality Agenda 2031," introduced by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
- The UAE aims to lower pollution, improve air quality, foster a safe and healthy environment, and enhance the overall quality of life