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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Middle East poised to lead global crypto surge as Bitcoin eyes $100,000
Geneva, Switzerland - A major new study released by The Lancet Neurology shows that, in 2021, more than 3 billion people worldwide...
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Dr Abdullah Asiri chosen member of WHO panel on novel pathogen origins
Dr Abdullah Asiri, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister for Preventive Health, has been chosen as one of the members of the...
- Asiri, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister for Preventive Health, is one of the 28 members of the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens.
- Lebanese Dr Nada Ghosn is another expert from the Middle East chosen as the member.
Libyans traumatised after decade of conflict
The war has crippled even basic medical services, and psychological support has taken a back seat.
- The war has crippled even basic medical services, and psychological support has taken a back seat
- Despite a year-long ceasefire and the installation of a unity government, security remains shaky across the country and localised violence is common
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Israel startup pays virtual coin for trash collection
The scheme aims to encourage citizens to pick up trash in a country ranked among the world's leading litter producers.
- Israelis generate an average of 1.7 kilograms of waste per person per day
- Comparatively, residents of European countries generate on an average 1.4 kilograms of waste every day
Pandemic brings global syringe shortage into sharp focus: WHO
The UN health agency said that a shortage of at least one billion syringes “could occur”, if manufacturing does not...
- The UN health agency said that a shortage of at least one billion syringes “could occur”, if manufacturing does not pick up.
- Lisa Hedman, WHO Senior Advisor, warned that a generation of children might miss immunization jabs unless manufacturers make more syringes
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World needs $23bn from G20 to fight pandemic: WHO
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus bluntly told the G20 they could no longer leave poorer countries hanging in the pandemic.
- The World Health Organization has said it needs $23.4 billion over the next 12 months for its plan to fight Covid-19
- It has urged the G20 countries, who are meeting this weekend in Rome, to show some leadership and pay the amount
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Samsung boss convicted, fined for anaesthetic misuse
Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of having repeatedly taken the anaesthetic at a plastic surgery clinic
- Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of having repeatedly taken the anaesthetic at a plastic surgery clinic
- Propofol is normally a medical anaesthetic but is also sometimes used recreationally
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VPS behind T20 bio-bubble
There will be over 2,200 people in the bio-bubble this time.
- The ICC World Cup T20 bio-bubble will consist of players, supporting staff and their families, and broadcast crew
- There will also be BCCI and International Cricket Council officials, staff at the hotel and stadium, and selected medical personnel
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Covid may have killed over 180000 health care workers: WHO
A WHO paper estimated that out of the planet's 135 million health staff, "between 80,000 to 180,000 health and care...
- WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said health care workers needed to be among the first immunised against the disease
- The WHO wants each country to have vaccinated 40 percent of its population by the end of the year
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Grand Mosque at Makkah drops social distancing; masks, vaccination stay
Pictures and footage on Sunday morning showed people praying side by side, making straight rows of worshippers that are formations...
- Saudi Arabia announced in August it will begin accepting vaccinated foreigners wanting to make the umrah pilgrimage.
- In July, only around 60,000 inoculated residents were allowed to take part in a vastly scaled down form of the annual hajj.
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Saudi Arabia to ease Covid-19 measures from October 17
While the country has scrapped social-distancing, it has not done away with the mask mandate.
- Masks are not compulsory now in open places, but must be worn in closed places
- The authorities have allowed full capacity in gatherings, public places, means of transportation, restaurants, and cinemas
From polar bears to groundwater, nature is riddled with ‘forever chemicals’
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Saudi professor secures US patent for innovative cancer therapy
Washington, USA -- The Saudi faculty member at Michigan State University Dr. Yasser Al-Dhamin, received a patent from the US...
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -– Two Saudi astronauts will conduct 14 scientific and research experiments during their ongoing space mission. The...
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MoFAIC, Burjeel Holdings ink MoU on healthcare services
ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and Burjeel Holdings have signed a Memorandum...
- MoFAIC said that it seeks to enhance the quality of life via comprehensive and proactive health and therapeutic services.
- Burjeel Holdings said their healthcare professionals are committed to ensuring the well-being of MoFAIC's employees.
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UAE sees 20 percent decrease in nitrogen oxide emissions: study
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE has witnessed a 20 percent drop in nitrogen oxide emissions from power generation activities, according to...
- The findings of the study corresponds with the "National Air Quality Agenda 2031," introduced by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
- The UAE aims to lower pollution, improve air quality, foster a safe and healthy environment, and enhance the overall quality of life
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Global warming raises risk of heat-related deaths among workers
The Occupational Heat Stress conference in Qatar, which focused on climate change and how rising temperatures threaten workers' health, heard...
- There is no international standard for temperatures for outdoor working, but climate change has forced new scrutiny.
- Last year's World Cup in Qatar drew attention to workers toiling in temperatures that can top 50 degrees, prompting Qatar to ban outdoor working from 10am to 3.30pm.