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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Bahrain closes two eateries over violation of Covid-19 protocols
Inspectors also visited a total of 193 restaurants and cafes and took required measures against 17 outlets.
- The Ministry of Health announced that it had taken the required measures prior to referring both food outlets to legal authorities
- This came during an inspection campaign conducted in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Industry
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UAE suspends entry for travelers from Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria
UAE citizens are barred from traveling to the four African countries except for the country's emergency treatment cases, official delegations,...
- This includes suspending the entry of travellers who were in the four countries 14 days before coming to the UAE
- The UAE nationals, their relatives, diplomatic missions, official delegations between UAE and these countries and Golden residence holders are excluded from this decision
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US authorizes Pfizer’s anti-Covid pill as Omicron surges
Paxlovid, which comprises two types of tablet, was granted an emergency use authorisation by the Food and Drug Administration.
- Paxlovid, which comprises two types of tablet, was granted an emergency use authorisation by the Food and Drug Administration
- The FDA stressed the treatment should complement rather than replace vaccines, which remain the frontline tool against the coronavirus
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Mubadala, G42 plan campus
The biopharma campus is expected to be set up in Abu Dhabi.
- The biopharma campus is expected to tap into global vaccine and therapeutic products to strengthen regional supply chains
- It is also expected to drive the UAE’s diversification and economic-growth agenda
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Turkey authorizes use of domestically developed Turkovac vaccine
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday announced the emergency use approval of Turkey's first domestically-developed coronavirus vaccine. In June, Turkovac...
- In June, Turkovac entered Phase III trials involving 40,800 participants in Turkey. No official data about its efficacy have been released.
- Developers said the Turkovac vaccine works along the same scientific principles as China's CoronaVac, which Turkey has been using since the start of the year.
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Sharjah Council okays measures for boosting safety of agri products
The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has approved a draft Emiri decree on organizing the Sharjah Classic Cars Club, and a...
- The Council approved draft Emiri decrees on organizing the Sharjah Classic Cars Club and the Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club.
- The council directs the authorities concerned to equip cadres with the necessary inspection and control skills.
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NYU Abu Dhabi’s Water Research Center partners with EWEC
The center serves as an interdisciplinary innovation hub for research in water desalination and membrane technology innovation.
- The center serves as an interdisciplinary innovation hub for research in water desalination and membrane technology innovation
- The new partnership will engage NYUAD students to contribute to the continued advancement of water research, and educate them on water management
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Omicron now dominant in US as WHO urges greater effort to end pandemic
Omicron now accounts for 73.2 percent of new US cases over the past week ending Saturday.
- Omicron now accounts for 73.2 percent of new US cases over the past week ending Saturday
- Early data suggests Omicron could be more infectious and possibly have higher resistance to vaccines
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Israel to ban travel to US over Omicron spread
Lawmakers from Israel also approved the health ministry recommendation to bar Israelis from travel to France, Ireland, Norway, Spain, Finland,...
- Israel will impose restrictions on traveling to US as Covid-19 curbs widen
- Foreigners coming to Israel from red-list nations are prohibited to enter until they get special permission
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Turkey faces medicine crisis as currency loses value
Turkey has been rattled by a currency collapse that accelerated by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s last-month steps that defy conventional...
- The Turkish lira has lost more than 40 percent of its value since the start of November alone
- A lira could buy 13 US cents in January, but was worth less than half that this month
Deaf boy can now hear after gene treatment
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Almost 8,000 participants to take part in Sharjah’s 10th Charity Marathon
SHARJAH, UAE- The 10th Annual Charity Marathon, expected to attract over 8,000 runners from all segments of society, is all...
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Malaria-free Asia Pacific region within our reach
Collaborative efforts involving public health professionals, Ministries of Health, and global institutions have been instrumental in the fight against malaria....
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WHO expresses concern after fighters take over lab in Sudan
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -  The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that fighters in conflict-ravaged Sudan had occupied the national public laboratory...
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Air pollution causes more than 1,200 deaths a year: EU agency
The EU environmental agency said that air pollution is responsible for causing more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in...
- The overall death tolls for the continent could be higher as the report did not cover the major industrial nations of Russia, Ukraine and the United Kingdom
- According to figures released on Monday, ninety-seven percent of the urban population were in 2021 exposed to air that did not meet WHO recommendations
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67mn children missed out on vaccines because of Covid: UNICEF
A grim UNICEF report warns of a potential outbreaks of polio and measles in children who didn't get vaccinated because...
- Africa and South Asia were the hardest hit as vaccine coverage among children declined in 112 countries and the percent of children vaccinated worldwide slipped 5 points
- Each year immunization saves 4.4 million lives, a number the United Nations figures could jump to 5.8 million by 2030 if its ambitious targets to leave "no one behind" are met
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M42 acquires Diaverum
Diaverum is world’s third-largest provider of dialysis services.
- Founded in 1991, Diaverum operates across 23 countries, with 440 clinics and over 13,000 employees.
- It has a strong track record of clinical excellence, providing critical care to around 39,000 patients.