Saudi Arabia to host largest health event with global participation on Oct 21-23
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the seventh edition of the Global Health Forum under the...
Newborn mortality and malnutrition surges in Gaza, says WHO
"From different doctors, particularly in the maternity hospitals, they're reporting that they're seeing a big rise in children born with...
Geostrategy
Science
‘Historic’: US surgeons successfully implant pig heart in human
US surgeons have successfully implanted a heart from a genetically modified pig in a 57-year-old man, a medical first that...
- While the patient's prognosis is far from certain, it represents a major milestone for animal to human transplantation
- The patient, David Bennett, had been deemed ineligible for human transplant, a decision that is often taken when the recipient has very poor underlying health
Geostrategy
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.
Science
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
Science
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
Science
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
Science
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
Economy
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
Business
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.
Science
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
Geostrategy
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
Most Read
Revenue from Saudi cinema may exceed $1bn by 2030KSA, UAE play well as e-gaming trends across GCCExclusive: Middle East’s retail sector rides on AR and hybrid shopping to become $600bn digital economyTECOM Group profit soars 13%UAE startups eye Saudi Arabia for growth, expansionSaudi Arabia leads GCC AI healthcare raceDisparity remains as Saudis, Emiratis see wealth gains
Saudi Arabia to host largest health event with global participation on Oct 21-23
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the seventh edition of the Global Health Forum under the...
Company News
Novartis Q1 profit at $2.3bn
Business
Latest News
M42 acquires Diaverum
Business
Glaxo buys Bellus for US$2bn
Business
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...
Science
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,...
Science
Middle East firms pay fortune for employee burnout
A TRENDS exclusive report takes a hard look at how tens of thousands of white-collar workers in Middle East are...
Economy
Most Read
Geostrategy
UAE opens field hospital in Chad to help Sudanese refugees
ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Chad Rashid Saeed Al Shamsi on Sunday opened a field...
- The hospital was opened in the presence of the Chadian Minister of Health and a number of Chadian government officials.
- Representatives of UAE entities supervising the implementation of the project, and the Emirati medical team were also present on the occasion.
Business
Iran emerging as a hub for health tourism in West Asia: Raisi
Tehran, Iran--Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has claimed that health tourism in the country has attracted patients from neighboring countries and...
- The Iranian president claimed that patients from Central Asia and Middle East have chosen Iran over Europe to come for medical treatment
- In May, Iranian health minister said that last year more than 1.2 million foreign patients had been to hospitals in the Islamic Republic for various treatments
Israel ranks 5th healthiest country in the world
Dubai, UAE - Israel ranks in 5th place out of the 167 countries on the index of the world’s healthiest...
- Asia is well represented generally, with the four top places rounded off by Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
- The bottom five places are Somalia, Lesotho, Chad, South Sudan and the Central African Republic