Improving healthcare in the intelligent age requires cultural change and collaboration
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From polar bears to groundwater, nature is riddled with ‘forever chemicals’
Paris, France - They didn't exist a century ago but today PFAS "forever chemicals" contaminate the environment from groundwater to Antarctic...
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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.
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Kuwait Red Crescent Society, ICRC to support relief program for Rohingyas
Kuwait Red Crescent Society and International Committee of the Red Cross will support and implement a relief medical program for...
- The agreement with ICRC supports the health, water and sanitation sectors, said Dr. Hilal Al-Sayer, chairman Kuwait Red Crescent Society.
- Through these joint efforts, thousands of people will receive vital humanitarian assistance, including health care.
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Dubai to host international aid conference in March
The 18th annual Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition - DIHAD 2022, will take place from 14th...
- The event will highlight the importance of strengthening partnerships and the need for global cooperation to tackle humanitarian issues
- DIHAD is the first-ever humanitarian aid and development event in the Gulf, supported by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives
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WHO chief says how World can end Covid emergency this year
The countries need to work harder to ensure equitable access to vaccines and treatment, track the virus and its emerging...
- Since the Omicron strain was first detected in southern Africa nine weeks ago, Tedros said 80m cases had been reported to the WHO -- more than in all of 2020.
- Half of the WHO's 194 member states missed the previous target of vaccinating 40 percent of their people by end-2021.
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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...
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Covid cases up 80 percent globally as new subvariant rises
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported worldwide rose by 80 percent in the last month, the World Health Organization...
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Burjeel Holdings H1 net profit $61m
Firm's EBITDA rose 12.7% y-o-y to $127 million in H1 2023.
- Burjeel Holding reported revenue of US$599 million, up 13.9 percent y-o-y during H1 2023.
- The net profit was attributable to robust topline growth and significantly lower finance costs.
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Severe heat a cause of worry for healthcare system, says WHO
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The extreme heat in the northern hemisphere is putting an increasing strain on healthcare systems, hitting those least...
- The WHO said the heat often worsens pre-existing conditions, saying it was particularly concerned about those with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and asthma.
- Millions of people across three continents are enduring a sustained spell of dangerous heat as temperature records tumble.
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Almost the entire world is experiencing record heatwaves
Record heat is forecast around the world from the United States, where tens of millions are battling dangerously high temperatures,...
- Authorities in many countries have been sounding the alarm, advising people to avoid outdoor activities in the daytime and to be wary of dehydration.
- Scientists insist global warming - linked to dependence on fossil fuels - is behind the intensification of heat waves in the world.