Trump’s aid freeze could cause millions more AIDS deaths: UN agency
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - President Donald Trump's decision to suspend US overseas funding could result in millions more deaths from AIDS,...
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Global fears spread about Mpox- How worried should you be?
The World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for Europe warned on Thursday that Mpox could spread to other countries after...
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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
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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.
Trump’s aid freeze could cause millions more AIDS deaths: UN agency
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UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi studies cardiorespiratory impact in space
Dubai, UAE - 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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UAE takes part in G20 joint health-finance ministers meeting
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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.
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WHO’s first global summit on traditional medicine begins Aug 17
Geneva, Switzerland -- The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17-18 Aug 2023 in...
- Co-hosted by the Government of India, the Summit will explore the role of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in addressing pressing health challenges.
- Scientists and other experts will lead technical discussions on research, evidence and learning; policy, data and regulation;