Saudi Arabia to produce 80-90% insulin domestically
"More than 200 essential medications have been identified, making up about 40 percent of the total purchases by government health...
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WHO transports Gaza aid to Egypt, waits for humanitarian access
Geneva, Switzerland - The World Health Organization said on Saturday enough basic health supplies to serve 300,000 people in the Gaza...
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Ipsen expands into MEA with UAE headquarters
The French pharmaceutical firm has inaugurated its new regional headquarters in Dubai.
Mohammed bin Rashid sets up Dubai Academic Health Corporation
The new set-up will advance health services in Dubai through a new academic system It will integrate healthcare, medical education,...
Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for second hajj of Covid-19 pandemic
Up to 60,000 Muslims residing in Saudi Arabia are allowed to take part in this year's hajj, evoking the envy...
Abu Dhabi implements comprehensive action plan for Eid Al Adha
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Saudi hosts vaccinated pilgrims for 2nd downsized hajj
The kingdom seeks to repeat last year's success that saw no virus outbreak during the five-day Muslim ritual.
UN warns of ‘perfect storm’ as childhood vaccination plummets
A full 23 million children missed out on basic childhood vaccines last year, as routine health services were hit by...
Iraq virus surge strains health system after Covid unit fire
The country reports highest number of Covid cases this month at 9,635 Nearly 1.5 million Covid-19 cases have been reported...
Saudi Arabia invites bids for Jazan sewage treatment plants
Saudi Arabia authorities have invited bids from interested parties to develop small sewage treatment plants at Jazan, said local reports...
Virus-hit Tunisia brings Covid care home
When Covid-19 hit Tunisia hard last September, the germ of an idea was born. Too many patients were overwhelming the...
Saudi Arabia to produce 80-90% insulin domestically
"More than 200 essential medications have been identified, making up about 40 percent of the total purchases by government health...
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$858 bn US defense bill scraps military vaccine mandate
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EU gives US$131 million to WHO Universal Health Coverage Partnership
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission agreed on reinforcing a decade-long collaboration to accelerate...
- EU contribution will focus on strengthening health systems to make them more resilient and responsive to natural, climate or human-made disasters.
- The partnership with WHO is a key deliverable of the new EU Global Health Strategy adopted by the European Commission.
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UAE’s health and prevention ministry launches National Nutrition Strategy 2022-2030
DUBAI, UAE - UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched the National Nutrition Strategy 2022-2030 to establish sustainable...
- National Nutrition Strategy comes as part of MoHAP’s ongoing efforts to support the UAE’s visions aimed at improving the health of younger generations.
- The strategy was launched during an event hosted by the ministry at the Etihad Museum.
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Saudi Minister inaugurates Aquatic Animal Diseases Network
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Engineer Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadhli inaugurated Sunday...
- The launch aims to strengthen the aquaculture industry, prevent aquatic diseases, support the production of aquatic organisms.
- It also aims to meet the growing demand for aquaculture and its products, reduce the spread of diseases, train veterinarians and specialists in aquatic health.