Healthcare | Sunday 5 June, 2016 3:19 pm

Kingdom’s Healthcare Market to Grow 69 Percent to USD 27 Billion by 2020

Digital healthcare innovations are key for supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and the rapidly-growing Saudi healthcare market, set to reach USD 27 billion by 2020, industry experts announced today. The Kingdom’s healthcare sector transformation is being guided by the over-arching Saudi Vision...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 7:23 am

Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Care Companies hosted its inaugural Middle East & Africa Diabetes Summi

 With one in 11 people living with diabetes worldwide, the disease is one of the largest global health emergencies of the twenty-first century.  The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is no exception, with four countries among the top 10 globally in terms of prevalence in this...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 31 May, 2016 1:13 pm

Kaya Skin Clinic unveils Silhouette Soft

Kaya Skin Clinic, the largest skincare clinic chain in the region, has launched Silhouette Soft Face Lift – a non-invasive treatment that gives immediate results of a face lift without the hassle of surgery. Administered by Kaya’s expert dermatologists, the Kaya Silhouette Soft...

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Healthcare | Monday 30 May, 2016 4:45 am

Health experts urge KSA residents to curb tobacco smoking for lung cancer prevention

On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, observed on May 31 by the World Health Organization, leading health experts in Saudi Arabia are urging people to take action and curb the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and smoking. Tobacco smoking can affect almost every part of the body, leading to ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 29 May, 2016 5:49 pm

Middle East consumers open to ‘Care Anywhere’ when it comes to health

According to a new report, PwC Middle East’s ‘Care Anywhere: Moving health and wellness out of the hospital into the hands of the consumer’, technology is providing the opportunity for new ways of accessing and delivering healthcare. In a society that is living longer,...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 3:50 pm

Top 10 things you need to know about metastatic breast cancer

We never really know how strong we are until finding our strength is the only choice left. Cancer survivors know this better than anyone else. Most will testify that having access to reliable information and strong support networks has made all the difference. Women find it much easier to stay...

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Healthcare | Sunday 22 May, 2016 2:06 pm

The inauguration of the Saudi Health Exhibition and Conference 2016 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center

Under the patronage of His Excellency Minister of Health, Dr. Tawfiq Bin Fwzan Al Rabia, the Saudi Health Exhibition and Conference 2016 was inaugurated by the Deputy Minister of Health Mr. Hamad Al-Dhuwelia on Monday 16th of May 2016, with the presence of 12 ambassadors from participating...

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Healthcare | Friday 20 May, 2016 5:45 am

King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital Achieves HIMSS EMR Adoption Model Stage 7 Using InterSystems TrakCare

King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) has announced that it has achieved Stage 7 on the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM). HIMSS’ independent validation recognizes that the hospital meets all of the...

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Healthcare | Thursday 19 May, 2016 8:08 am

Give your body the sleep it needs even during Ramadan. Alter sleep patterns to ensure healthy and safe fasting

In an attempt to bring about awareness on the effects that fasting can have on sleep during the holy month of Ramadan and the importance of regulated sleeping patterns while at it; The London Sleep Centre in Dubai released tips on sleep techniques for everyone who will be fasting. As Ramadan...

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Healthcare | Thursday 19 May, 2016 2:31 am

AESG Addresses Sterile Environment Needs of Healthcare Sector with Middle East’s First HEPA Filter Testing Service

In a bid to address a crucial market gap, AESG today announced the launch of its new HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter testing and certification service. Although vital to facilities such as operating theatres, pharmaceutical labs, and safety cabinets, this announcement marks the first...

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