Healthcare | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 1:47 pm

ARAB HEALTH : the preferred trade show for French companies

130 French companies will be taking part in Arab Health-Medlab, from January 25-28, 2016. With 1,440 m2 in exhibition space across 2 halls, 1 entirely dedicated to laboratory equipment and diagnostics, and expanding every year, the international trade show for medical systems offers a prime venue...

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Healthcare | Monday 11 January, 2016 11:02 am

MoH steps up its e-health services

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has entered into a strategic partnership with a private company to improve its electronic health services in the Kingdom. The agreement was reached in the presence of Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih and Elm CEO Abdulrahman bin Saad Aljdaa at the MoH headquarters in...

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Healthcare | Thursday 7 January, 2016 2:39 pm

Dubai Prosthodontist Shares Expert Tips on Maintaining Dental Implants

Dr. Omar Aldaoudi DU, CES, DIU (France), Specialist Prosthodontist at Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic offers expert maintenance tips for patients with dental implants.    As a Prosthodontist, Dr. Omar is an expert in restoration and replacement of teeth. His advanced training...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 1:02 pm

London Core Review Chooses Dubai as Its First International Destination for Cardiothoracic Surgeons 
at IFM 2016

INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding, signed an agreement with the London Core Review. The agreement paves the way for INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions to hold the first edition of the Core Curriculum Review Course in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Dubai from 16-19 April...

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Healthcare | Sunday 3 January, 2016 10:56 am

First dialysis center opens in Madinah

 After many years of waiting, more than 1,000 kidney failure patients in Madinah have realized their dream of having a dialysis center matching global standards in their city. The dialysis center, set up through a national program that facilitates for kidney patients treatment inside the...

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Healthcare | Friday 1 January, 2016 4:33 am

Plan to make bracelets mandatory for all Hajis

The Ministry of Health is considering a plan to make pilgrims wear electronic bracelets that contain their personal data. Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hamad Al-Duwailie said such information will make it a lot easier the identification of the pilgrims in emergency situations. “We will...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 29 December, 2015 4:30 pm

Nahdi Presents Success Story of Diabetes Programme at World Diabetes Congress in Canada

Nahdi, the largest retail pharmacy chain in the Middle East and North Africa, presented the success story of its diabetes education and awareness programme “Ya Ana Ya Al Sukkary” at the World Diabetes Congress (WDC), which was held in Vancouver, Canada.  Organised...

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Healthcare | Sunday 27 December, 2015 3:26 pm

Al Meera holds blood donation drive with Hamad Medical Corporation

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation’s Blood Donor Unit, organized a successful blood donation campaign at the company headquarters earlier this month. The drive is in line with Al Meera’s commitment to Qatar’s communities as...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 22 December, 2015 3:31 am

SAUDI PEDIATRICS ASSOCIATION AND TETRA PAK® UNIFY EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PRODUCTION AND BENEFITS OF LONG LIFE, PRESERVATIVE-FREE MILK

Tetra Pak®, the leading food processing and packaging Solutions Company, has launched the “Milk in Tetra Pak packaging is Preservative free” campaign. Organized in cooperation with the Saudi Pediatrics Association, the campaign is designed to raise public awareness of the benefits...

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Healthcare | Friday 18 December, 2015 4:11 am

Emirates Gastroenterology & Hepatology Society and Vifor Pharma collaborate to advance Iron Deficiency (ID) management in UAE

The Emirates Gastroenterology & Hepatology Society (EGHS) and Vifor Pharma have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to lead the fight against iron deficiency (ID) in the UAE.     The two organisations are undertaking a series of initiatives aimed at encouraging people to...

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