AN Indian man, who slipped into a coma two months ago, will finally be flown home today after a donor came forward to pay for his travel costs. The GDN reported last…
Category: Health Care
Row over SMC ‘missing’ data
HEALTH officials said yesterday that they were carrying out an extensive search for a missing file of a patient who allegedly died of medical negligence. The family of Khadeeja Ahmed Al Daylami,…
Heart patient flees hospital sparking hunt
SOCIAL workers are still trying to track down a man, who sneaked out of hospital while having heart treatment. Indian Vijay Kumar was admitted to Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) Coronary Care Unit…
Medical check for arson suspects
TWO Bahrainis, accused of an arson attack at a scrap yard behind Alba, will be transferred to a medical committee following claims they were physically assaulted. The defendants, in their 20s, are…
New health centre on track
The planned state-of-the-art King Abdulla Medical City in Bahrain is on track. “The first phase of studies on engineering designs has been completed,” Arabian Gulf University (AGU) president Dr Khalid bin Abdulrahman…
Health alert for schools
EXPATRIATE children returning to school mid-term have been urged to visit their nearest health centres for a check-up. Health authorities issued the advisory in a bid to curb the problem of tracking…
Bahrain market ‘has no tainted baby food’
BAHRAIN has no plans to ban the sale of baby food formula Similac following reports that it could contain beetles and their larvae. The product, which comes in plastic and metallic cans,…
World Heart Day marked with health campaigns
BAHRAIN marked World Heart Day with a number of events around the country. This year’s motto “Work With Heart” focused on the welfare of those who treat, care for and support patients…
Breast Cancer Support group meeting is set
BAHRAIN’s Breast Cancer Support group will restart its monthly meeting on October 26, following the summer break. It will be from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa….
Diabetes drug is withdrawn
Products containing the diabetes drug Rosiglitazone have been ordered off Bahrain’s shelves by the Health Ministry. It follows reports in Europe that pharmaceutical products such as Avandaryl, Avandamet and Avandia damage the…
Super-drug for Aids..!
A NEW Aids super-drug could soon be in use in Bahrain, saving patients from having to swallow multiple pills each day. A combined, all-in-one pill has been created by international pharmaceutical companies…
300 hospital jobs offered in visa fraud
TWO men have been arrested in India for allegedly operating a fake visa racket to recruit hundreds of medical staff for a hospital in Bahrain. Karnataka’s Crime Intelligence Bureau detained the suspects…
Cancer battle is backed
BAHRAIN will walk, ride, dance, keep fit and even turn pink next month as it strives to raise money and awareness in support of the fight against breast cancer. For the sixth…
More on High-risk abortions in Bahrain – Daily News
PREGNANT women are putting their lives at risk by taking black market drugs to induce illegal abortions, says a leading doctor. They are so desperate to abort their baby because of the…
Health bus to hit the Bahrain roads
A ‘HEALTH bus’ will soon start roaming the country’s villages and remote areas to spread awareness thanks to the initiative of a Bahraini health expert. Health Ministry health education director Dr Amal…