WHO warns new cancer cases will rise to 35 million by 2050
Geneva, Switzerland - The number of new cancer cases will rise to more than 35 million in 2050 -- 77 percent...
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Deaf boy can now hear after gene treatment
The US hospital which carried out the treatment said the milestone represents hope for patients around the world with hearing...
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46% UAE consumers expect effects of pandemic to last another year
Increased vaccinations, protective measures, contactless in-store experience key to rebuilding UAE consumers' confidence 73% of consumers admit to have changed...
UAE residents splurge on food and beverages, cut back spending on expensive goods
73 percent of consumers have admitted to changing their shopping habits The spending power of people has taken a big...
Masks up again in Israel as Delta variant drives up cases
Mask requirement reimposed for all indoor settings except the home Israel has already started its vaccine drive for children aged...
Those spreading rumours against Covid-19 vaccine will be punished: Oman health minister
He said most people who died of Covid-19 in the country in April were not vaccinated Oman has seen more...
Dubai Health Authority introduces online health inspections
63 facilities inspected online in 21 hours against 84 hours normal inspections would have taken Online inspections also spared officials...
Dubai to adopt WELL Health-Safety Ratings for buildings that are JOPs
DLD, through RERA, has reached an agreement on this with the International WELL Building Institute The rating system includes...
Distribution, delivery may pose a challenge to G7 vaccine pledge: WEF Digital Editor
Vaccine manufacturing, patent protection, surplus doses disposal, cold storage needs a challenge So far, only slightly more than one in...
Palestinian Authority, Israel to share 1 million Covid-19 vaccine shots in a deal
The vaccine deal was among initial policy moves toward the Palestinians by Bennett since he was sworn in The deal...
Hajj pilgrims can travel to Mecca only if they have smart card, permit
The move is to ensure that all safety measures adopted by the government to keep the virus Only Saudi pilgrims...
Robots hand out bottles of sacred water in Mecca ahead of the Hajj
The move is designed to minimize human contact to contain Covid-19 spread Each of the 20 robots deployed loaded with...
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WHO warns new cancer cases will rise to 35 million by 2050
Geneva, Switzerland - The number of new cancer cases will rise to more than 35 million in 2050 -- 77 percent...
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DoH, GSC ink MoU to achieve Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sustainability goals
ABU DHABI, UAE - Building on its ongoing efforts to improve the healthcare ecosystem from all aspects, the Department of...
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Countries which transform food system can meet net-zero goals, says WEF report
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – A report launched Monday at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 shows how countries can accelerate...
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Global conference on Pharmaceutical Technologies concludes in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE - The 28th edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceutical Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT) 2023 concluded. The three-day...
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90% of people in China province infected with Covid: official
China is battling a surge in cases following its decision last month to lift years of lockdowns, quarantines and mass...
- With a population of 99.4 million, the figures suggest about 88.5 million people in Henan may now have been infected
- Beijing is determined to press on with its reopening, on Sunday lifting mandatory quarantine for all international arrivals
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Abu Dhabi introduces Mobile BSL-3 Laboratory
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC) has introduced the first of its kind mobile BSL-3 (Biosafety...
- The BSL-3 mobile laboratory will enhance the UAE capital's infectious disease preparedness through swift, safe and accurate testing of communicable diseases.
- The mobile laboratory will be accessible across four sites in Abu Dhabi.
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France begins testing Chinese arrivals to track Covid variants
France joins other states including the United Kingdom, Italy and the United States in testing arrivals from China, four weeks...
- As of Sunday, visitors from China must wear a mask and be prepared to submit to a test on arrival, which will be done at random
- Then from Thursday travelers will also have to present a negative PCR or antigen test undertaken less than 48 hours before their flight