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...
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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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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
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WHO unveils $8bn Covid-19 vaccination plan
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said a reduction of cases in any one country will not be sustained over time...
- The strategy aims to make Covid-19 vaccines accessible to everyone, everywhere
- If implemented correctly, it will inoculate 40 percent of people in all countries by the end of the year, and 70 percent by the middle of 2022
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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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Saudi astronauts to conduct 11 experiments at Space Station
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -– Two Saudi astronauts will conduct 14 scientific and research experiments during their ongoing space mission. The...
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WHO unveils network to minimize spread of infectious diseases
The World Health Organization launched a global network to help swiftly detect the threat from infectious diseases, like COVID-19, and...
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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.
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Burjeel Holdings Q1 profit $33m
The company posted Q1 revenue of US$299 million.
- Firm's revenue increased by 11.6 percent year-on-year and net profit by 43.4 percent reflecting strong growth.
- Burjeel Holdings continue to review partnership opportunities in the Middle East and Africa region.