Dubai: The health care market in the GCC is expected to grow at about 9 per cent annually to reach $47 billion to $55 billion (around Dh172 billion to Dh202 billion) by…
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Gulf States have one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world
International Diabetes Associations (IDF) claims that Gulf States have one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world this came after no surprise after the diabetes conference in Dubai last week…
GCC adopts world norms in infection control
DOHA November 2009: GCC has adopted the World Norms for infection control which include, achieving zero tolerance in healthcare associated infections such as surgical site infections and multi-drug resistant organisms in hospitals…
HealthcareTechnology advances critical for patients
Preparing to speak at the major HealthcareTech Summit in Dubai on 7-8 December, Mr Adil Ameer of Dubai Healthcare City talked about why the event is so important for medical information officers…
Professional Evaluation Tests disqualify 15,000 medics in Saudi
JEDDAH: After a Professional Ecaluation Test about 15,000 names came on the list of persons who are totally or temporarily prevented from working in the health sector in Saudi Arabia. They failed…
Gulf healthcare at a crossroad
Spending on health is starting to rocket in the Gulf. New strategies are needed, but insurance is not the answer In the united states Obam administration have got the most talked about…
Dubai Healthcare City Cosiders Free Checkup for labourer in Dubai
Every labourer in Dubai could receive a free medical check-up under plans being considered by Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). Dr Ayesha Abdulla, the senior vice president of DHCC, said a large number…
Conference to Discuss Use of IT in Healthcare
MUSCAT 8th November 2009 – Top healthcare and technology officials in the region will gather here from 15th to 17th November 2009 for a conference that will examine how IT could be…
Medical accreditation courses available in the UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: To remain certified in the country, doctors and nurses must regularly update their skills, knowledge and practical know-how to offer the best service to their patients. Dubai healthcare…
Tea and Health Dubai World Congress December 3 – 4, 2009
The 3rd World Congress on Tea & Health: Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Applications. Last Advances, Controversies & Innovations will be held in Dubai from 3 to 4 December 2009. Tea World Congress plans…
Bahwan Healthcare unveils Nasa-developed AiroCide
MUSCAT — Bahwan Healthcare Centre, a SBG Suhail Bahwan Group venture in Oman, has partnered with Green Air Technology of the UAE to introduce the Nasa-developed AiroCide technology, a unique and patented…
Bahrain’s SHHS plans $1.5 bln expansion
DUBAI – Safe Hands Health System Holding Co (SHHS) of Bahrain plans to spend $1.5 billion on medical facilities across the Gulf region over the next 10 years, the company’s chairman Abdul…
DHA Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians discuss healthcare application systems for Dubai
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) discussed ways to further foster their relationship with regard to application systems that the HMFP has developed for the DHA…
Saudi Arabia Researchers Develop Cancer Antigens
Arab News has reported that researchers at King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia have developed antigens that can prevent the spread of cancerous cells by boosting a cancer patient’s immune…
UAE Medical Device Market to Grow at CAGR of Over 11%
The UAE medical device market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of more than 11% during 2009-2012, says RNCOS. The Middle Eastern countries tend to devote a high proportion of total…