As breast cancer awareness month (Pink October) approaches, the Pink Caravan (PC), an annual initiative by the Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), will be offering free screenings and awareness sessions to support the fight against breast cancer throu…
MoH: vaccinations against winter illnesses available
The Ministry of Health declared on Thursday that vaccinations against winter illnesses are available at 43 medical centers and 14 hospitals throughout the country.
In Al-Assima health region, the vaccinations are provided at 14 centers including the…
MoHAP to launch annual national seasonal influenza awareness campaign on September 9
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that the annual national seasonal influenza awareness campaign will kick off on 9th September.
Titled ‘Immunise Yourself… Protect Your Community,’ the initiative will be launche…
Arab League Marks Arab Health Day
The Arab League marks today Arab Health Day under the theme “Promoting the One Health Approach”, a concept endorsed by the Council of Arab Health Ministers at its 60th session in Geneva.
In a press release issued yesterday, Arab League Assistant Secr…
KFSHRC Holds Lymphoma Awareness Event
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) held an educational event on Tuesday to shed light on lymphoma, the importance of early detection, and effective treatment strategies.
Taking place at King Abdullah Centre for Oncology and …
Burjeel Holdings receives inaugural ‘AAA’ MSCI Provisional ESG Rating
ABU DHABI: Burjeel Holdings PLC today announced that MSCI has initiated a provisional ESG rating of ‘AAA’ for the Group, recognising Burjeel as one of just 6 percent of global healthcare leaders that stand out for their strong performance across Envir…
Arab League calls to activate ‘One Health’ approach
CAIRO: The League of Arab States has stressed the importance of implementing the “One Health” approach at national, regional, and global levels to ensure a healthy, safe, and dignified life for humans while also safeguarding animal and environmental h…
EHS launches early breast cancer screening campaign
DUBAI: Emirates Health Services (EHS), represented by Saqr Hospital, has announced the resumption of its early breast cancer screening campaign for the second consecutive year, in line with its ongoing commitment to enhancing health awareness and supp…
Palestinian hlt min.: 160,000 children received 1st polio vaccine
The Palestinian Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that about 160,000 children received the first dose of polio vaccine in the Central Governorate in the Gaza Strip on Sunday and Monday.
In a press statement, the ministry said that its teams are wor…
Palestinian hlt min.: 160,000 children received 1st polio vaccine
The Palestinian Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that about 160,000 children received the first dose of polio vaccine in the Central Governorate in the Gaza Strip on Sunday and Monday.
In a press statement, the ministry said that its teams are wor…
DoH forms Emirati Advisory Doctors Committee
ABU DHABI: In a strategic move to enhance the healthcare framework in the emirate, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the healthcare regulator of Abu Dhabi, has established the first Emirati Advisory Doctors Committee.
This committee compris…
Mass polio vaccine campaign begins in Gaza
A polio vaccination campaign began Sunday in central Gaza Strip, in several health centers under the supervision of local and international authorities.
The vaccination unit official at Al-Nuseirat Health Center Mahmoud Hamida said in a statement to…