Dubai, UAE, March 24,2010:More than 200 world class specialists in the research, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Pneumococcal disease (PD),today attended the first Africa and Middle East (AfME)Pneumococcal Congress held in Dubai,…
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Medical projects worth Dh3.67bn under way in Dubai
Dubai 18th Feb 2010: Government healthcare projects worth Dh3.67 billion are going ahead in Dubai despite the economic slowdown and the debt issues. Dubai Health Authority (DHA) the state Authority for healthcare…
Saudi villagers complain about lack of utilities, health care
ABHA: The lack of basic services in Al-Berak, an isolated village in Asir province, means the village’s 6,000 residents live rather difficult and primitive lifestyles. Residents say that due to poor roads…
Doha Bids to better healthcare for workers
DOHA: The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) jointly with the Ministry of Labour has intensified efforts to improve the quality of healthcare for the large expatriate workforce in the country. A joint…
Committee formed to combat Alkhurma Virus in Saudi
RIYADH: Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah formed a committee Sunday to combat Alkhurma virus which is transmitted from animals to human beings. The committee which will be headed by Dr. Ziad Al-Memish,…
Abraaj sees first Saudi healthcare deal within 6 months
RIYADH, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj Capital may close its first transaction in Saudi Arabia within the first half of the year with a deal most likely to…
New Saudi hospital turns to county’s healthcare professionals
The Brighton Township drug and alcohol rehabilitation center has signed a letter of intent to manage what will tentatively be called Saudi Care Brighton Hospital outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Livingston County…
HMC partners SickKids for new hospital
DOHA: With the scheduled opening date approaching fast, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has signed a historic five-year partnership deal with Canada-based Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) to advise on setting up state-of-the-art…
Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group announced 150 million dollar, first Specialized Private Cardiac Center
Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group announced that it has signed an agreement with “Al-Faisaliah Medical Systems Co.” in Dubai, under the auspices and presence of H.R.H Prince Mohamed Bin Khalid Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal,…
Dubai Health Authority is setting up plans to develop a Surgical skill Laboratory
The Khaleej Times reported that according to new rules planned by health officials, Dubai Health Authority is setting up plans to develop a surgical skills laboratory, where the surgeons or physicians working…
HOSPIRA EXTENDS ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Innovative, forward thinking technology to enhance quality of care and operational efficiency from the pharmacy to the bedside – DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 26, 2010 – Hospira (NYSE: HSP), a global specialty pharmaceutical…
GE Healthcare and Gulf Capital join hands to provide healthcare financing
Press Release GE Healthcare and Gulf Capital join hands to create MENA region’s largest chain of medical diagnostic and healthcare service centers • Strategic alliance will design, develop and implement a regional…
Determining the Sex of Unborn baby is now possible in UAE
The Gulf News has reported that now during pregnancy, women in UAE can take a test to determine the sex of their unborn baby. The test, ‘pink or blue’ is offered for…
Saudi Dialysis centers unable to meet increasing need
MAKKAH: As cases of kidney failure continue to rise in Saudi Arabia, dialysis centers are unable to cope with the growing number of patients. “Because of the large number of patients looking…
Kuwait to use foreign expertise to upgrade health sector
21st Jan 2010 Kuwait’s Minister of Health Dr. Hilal Al-Sayer affirmed on Wednesday keenness on using foreign expertise for upgrading the national health sector. Al-Sayer, in a statement to KUNA following conclusion…