Nervous system disorders surpass heart ailments as top cause of illness
Paris, France - Conditions affecting the nervous system -- such as strokes, migraines and dementia -- have surged past heart disease...
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UN agencies warn of ‘explosion’ in Gaza child deaths
Twenty weeks into Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, UN agencies warned that food and safe water had...
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UAE warns public against flouting Covid-19 measures, spreading rumors
The Federal Agency said that irresponsible behavior which derails UAE's anti-COVID steps will be punishable by law.
- The Federal Emergency Crisis and Disasters Prosecution says such actions are punishable under law.
- The prosecution urged community members and social media users to act responsibly when sharing or circulating COVID-19-related news.
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World passes 300 million Covid cases as Omicron breaks records
The virus mutant has spurred the world to record 13.5 million cases in the last week alone -- 64 percent...
- In the past seven days, 34 countries have recorded their highest number of weekly cases since the start of the pandemic, including 18 nations in Europe and seven in Africa
- While far more contagious than previous coronavirus variants, Omicron appears to cause less severe illness than its predecessors
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Omicron variant spread due to mix of factors
Omicron transmitted very efficiently between people due to a number of reason including make-up of the Covid-19 variant and increased...
- Omicron's mutations allow the virus to adhere to human cells more easily
- People can be reinfected either if they had a previous infection or if they've been vaccinated says WHO
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Women’s periods may be slightly late after Covid vaccine: study
Period cycles generally last about 28 days, but the precise amount varies from one woman to another, as well as...
- But the number of days of bleeding was not affected, according to the research carried out on nearly 4,000 individuals and published in "Obstetrics & Gynecology."
- The study can also help counter anti-vaccine misinformation on the topic, which is rampant on social media
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Calling Omicron ‘mild’ is a mistake, warns WHO chief
Just under 9.5 million new Covid-19 cases were reported to the WHO last week — a record, up 71 percent...
- Ninety-two of the WHO's 194 member states missed its vaccination target of 40 percent of the population by the end of 2021
- However, 36 of them had not even vaccinated 10 percent of the population, largely due to being unable to access doses
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UAE issues circular to ministries for remote working on Friday
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) of the UAE issued a circular to all ministries and federal entities...
- Employees with residences far from workplaces would be prioritized as well as other humanitarian conditions in this aspect would also be considered.
- The step is taken to ensure continuity of service provision and the federal government’s proper functioning during the implementation of the remote working system
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Many firms to join Pure Health
ADQ signs pact to create UAE's biggest healthcare platform.
- Under the pact, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and The National Health Insurance Company PJSC (Daman) will merge into Pure Health.
- Tamouh Healthcare, Yas Clinic Group and Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre will also join Pure Health, which already has a diversified services portfolio.
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Omicron surge may lead to newer, more dangerous variants: WHO
A top WHO official has sounded an ominous note of caution, that the soaring infection rates could have the opposite...
- Europe has recorded around 100 million Covid cases since the start of 2020, and more than 5 million new cases in the last week of 2021
- Britain on Tuesday faced warnings of an impending hospital crisis due to staff shortages caused by a wave of Omicron infections
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UAE bans travel for unvaccinated citizens from Jan 10
Travel is permitted for non-vaccinated citizens, if the cases include medical exemption from taking the vaccine, humanitarian cases, and individuals...
- The announcement follows the UAE’s vision in the recovery phase of the pandemic and enhancing national efforts in all sectors
- This is being done to ensure that health and safety are prioritized by the leadership and the country's proactive efforts to confront COVID-19
Business
Covid-19 clouds hover over world’s New Year party
As the year drew to a close, the emergence of the Omicron variant pushed the number of daily new Covid-19...
- As the pandemic enters its third year, it still dominates life around the globe
- Seoul to San Francisco, new year celebrations were canceled or curtailed
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Iraqi forces seize 250,000 captagon pills from school
Iraq has long been transit country for captagon, but officials say it is increasingly becoming a consumer market for the...
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Covid-19 has not gone away, kills 1,000 a week in Europe: WHO
Copenhagen, Denmark - The World Health Organization's European office on Tuesday warned the risk of Covid-19 has not gone away, saying...
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Global body to fund 26 FAO projects worth $174.7m
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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...
- Chemours would contribute $592 million, DuPont $400 million and Corteva $193 million to the settlement fund.
- The group of chemicals known as PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been found to cause cancer and other health problems.
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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...
- UAE is one of the first countries in the Middle East to receive access to the medication that marks a significant advancement in the treatment of cancer
- Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy and tolerability of IMJUDO® in combination in various types of cancer, including metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
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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.