Healthcare | Tuesday 20 October, 2020 1:00 am

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 40.06 million, death toll at 1,113,218

More than 40.06 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,113,218​ have died, according to a Reuters tally.Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 20 October, 2020 12:15 am

Saudi Arabia’s Public Spaces Dotted With Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Splashes of pink are appearing in Saudi Arabia’s public spaces to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening.A number of campaigns are underway this month to support this outreach — in malls, on the street and on billboards.Pamphlets are being handed out, videos and...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 20 October, 2020 12:02 am

Saudi Arabia To Secure Coronavirus Vaccine Only After Ensuring Safety: Health Minister

Saudi Arabia is keen to secure the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as soon as it is fully assured of its safety and effectiveness, said Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah on Monday.“The Kingdom is following with utmost keenness on the coronavirus vaccine research that is taking place in ...

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Healthcare | Monday 19 October, 2020 10:56 am

Furthering its fight against the pandemic, Rizek becomes the first super app to bring PCR services to the doorsteps of UAE users

Rizek, one of the fastest growing Abu Dhabi-based start-ups, which is the first ‘super app’ for on-demand home services in the country, has become the first company in the Middle East region to add at-home PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test services to its offerings. This...

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Healthcare | Sunday 18 October, 2020 2:06 am

Foap Launches Smart Joint “Aman” Award To Stimulate Innovation Among Youth

The Friends of Arthritis Patients Society, FOAP, of the Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) has recently launched the Smart Joint (Aman) Award, as part of the initiatives and events held in conjunction with the World Arthritis Day which is observed on...

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Healthcare | Friday 16 October, 2020 1:30 am

Saudi Arabia Sees 472 Covid-19 Cases As Recoveries Outpace New Infections

Saudi Arabia on Thursday registered 472 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the Kingdom to 341,062, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.According to the ministry, 19 more died over the past 24 hours from complications...

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Healthcare | Friday 16 October, 2020 1:00 am

Saudi Health Ministry’s 937 Call Center Gets Over 20Mn Service Requests In 2020

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health’s 937 call center has received more than 20 million calls since the beginning of the current year, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday citing a statement from the ministry.The ministry stated that its call center provided unlimited services during this...

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Healthcare | Friday 16 October, 2020 12:20 am

National Cybersecurity Authority Issues Cloud Cybersecurity Controls

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has issued the Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC -1:2020) document as an extension to the application of its Essential Cybersecurity Controls 2018 (ECC 2018).The CCC-1:2020 is intended to reduce cybersecurity risks for both cloud service providers and...

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Healthcare | Friday 16 October, 2020 12:00 am

Younger Saudi Healthcare Professionals Are Enthusiastic Adopters Of New Technology, According To The Future Health Index 2020 Report, Conducted By Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, has published its Future Health Index (FHI) 2020 report: ‘The age of opportunity: Empowering the next generation to transform healthcare.’ The report is the first large-scale survey of the younger healthcare...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 14 October, 2020 1:10 am

The First Batch Of 50 Trained Covid-19 "Safety Officers" Completed Their Training From Gulf Medical University In The Face Of The Covid 19 Pandemic

– Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Gulf Medical University, specializing in medical education, has yet again demonstrated its student’s engagement initiative and commitment to save the community. The university recently concluded a training program...

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