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'Worrying' diabetes tests raise doubt on UAE's health

Healthcare
Four hundred volunteers who took part in diabetes screening tests were all overweight.



Sunday, 22 November 2009

Saudi confirms four pilgrims die of swine flu

Healthcare
Three elderly pilgrims and one 17-year-old die, in kingdom to perform hajj.

Saudi confirms four pilgrims die of swine flu

Thursday, 19 November 2009

Kuwait tops Mideast list for swine flu cases

Healthcare
World Health Org report says Gulf state has seen 6,640 H1N1 infections so far.

Kuwait tops Mideast list for swine flu cases

Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Kuwait inks tie up with UK's Great Ormond St hospital

Healthcare
Agreement to improve medical services for children with cancer and leukaemia.

Kuwait inks tie up with UK's Great Ormond St hospital

Monday, 16 November 2009

Kuwait PM lauds new $1bn healthcare plans

Healthcare
Prime Minister says new hospital project is a 'source of boastfulness' for the country.

Kuwait PM lauds new $1bn healthcare plans

Friday, 13 November 2009

The girl who can't stop sneezing

Healthcare
Meet the 12-year-old Virginia girl who sneezes non stop till she falls asleep.


Thursday, 12 November 2009

Hikma CEO sees 'tremendous' Iraq potential

Healthcare
UPDATE 1: Mideast drugs company expects strong sales in Q4, FY seen up 10%.

Hikma CEO sees 'tremendous' Iraq potential

Only 9 hajj pilgrims with swine flu so far - Saudi minister

Healthcare
Tiny percentage of more than 500,000 arrivals in kingdom found to be infected.

Only 9 hajj pilgrims with swine flu so far - Saudi minister

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Pilgrims snub flu, flock to Saudi Arabia

Healthcare
About 580,000 pilgrims have so far arrived to the Western region of Saudi Arabia, site of the two holy cities.

Pilgrims snub flu, flock to Saudi Arabia

Riyadh sets up 11 centres set up for H1N1 shots

Healthcare
Pilgrims can receive swine flu vaccination shots by visiting any of the designated PHCs.

Riyadh sets up 11 centres set up for H1N1 shots

Sunday, 08 November 2009

Kuwait swine flu fatalities rise to 24

Healthcare
Health ministry announces two further deaths while Kuwait University employee also falls sick.

Kuwait swine flu fatalities rise to 24

UAE, Saudi launch swine flu vaccination campaigns

Healthcare
UPDATE 1: Crown Prince is first to receive UAE vaccine while Saudi also fights H1N1 virus.

UAE, Saudi launch swine flu vaccination campaigns

Saturday, 07 November 2009

Glaxo Saudi's sole supplier of H1N1 vaccine for now

Healthcare
Saudi to start H1N1 inoculation with pilgrims; launched vaccination campaign.

Glaxo Saudi's sole supplier of H1N1 vaccine for now

Sunday, 01 November 2009

Kuwait's swine flu death toll rises to 19

Healthcare
Gulf state's health ministry confirms two further fatalities of woman in 60s, man in 40s.

Kuwait's swine flu death toll rises to 19

480,000 Saudis unable to access health services

Healthcare
Ministry of health report highlights difficulties in health provision in isolated areas.

480,000 Saudis unable to access health services

Friday, 30 October 2009

Qatar, Kuwait hit by further swine flu deaths

Healthcare
Health ministries confirm fatalities, bring total deaths to 20 in two countries.

Qatar, Kuwait hit by further swine flu deaths

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

Air Arabia chief says swine flu threat 'contained'

Healthcare
Airline CEO says he has seen little impact, warns that rest of 2009 will remain tough.

Air Arabia chief says swine flu threat 'contained'

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

Healthcare costs puts Bahrain's free service in jeopardy

Healthcare
Prohibitive costs mean the government cannot go on providing free healthcare - minister.

Healthcare costs puts Bahrain's free service in jeopardy

Monday, 26 October 2009

116 Kuwaiti pupils catch swine flu since start of term

Healthcare
Figures from ministry also reveal that six teachers are infected since Sept 27.

116 Kuwaiti pupils catch swine flu since start of term

Sunday, 25 October 2009

Oman starts to vaccinate against swine flu threat

Healthcare
Sultanate begins campaign on Sunday, following 2,400 related cases, 24 deaths.

Oman starts to vaccinate against swine flu threat

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