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Wednesday, 25 November 2009
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Monday, 28 September 2009

Saudi says few swine flu cases during Ramadan

Healthcare
Fears of massive outbreak prove wide of the mark, according to ministry update.

Sunday, 27 September 2009

1m swine flu shots due in Saudi within 3 weeks

Healthcare
Announcement by Health Ministry comes as swine flu awareness campaign is launched.

Oman reports 3 new swine flu deaths

Healthcare
The total number of people who have died from H1N1 virus in the sultanate has risen to 21, officials say.

Saturday, 26 September 2009

Obama accuses Iran of evasion before Geneva talks

Healthcare
WRAPUP 1: Discovery of nuke plant 'adds urgency' to Iran's Oct 1 talks with world powers.

UAE’s Neopharma gets nod for H1N1 medicine

Healthcare
Abu Dhabi pharma co gets clearance for antiviral medication from health ministry.

H1N1 facility opened at Abu Dhabi hospital – paper

Healthcare
Abu Dhabi's dedicated H1N1 isolation ward is complete with quarantine facilities.

Wednesday, 23 September 2009

Children need hour of daily exercise to cut cardiac risk

Healthcare
A daily hour of activity will protect UAE kids from heart disease in later life - experts.

Qatar confirms third swine flu death

Healthcare
A 54-year-old Qatari woman becomes the latest victim of the H1N1 virus, health officials confirm.

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Saudi healthcare sector set for 12% growth to 2012

Healthcare
New research says high prevalance of lifestyle illnesses like diabetes set to drive growth.

Some 906 genetic disorders recorded in Arabs

Healthcare
More screening and pre-natal detection needed to prevent spread, experts urge.

Saturday, 19 September 2009

Jordanian pilgrims to take H1N1 vaccine

Healthcare
Health Ministry says swine flu shots expected to be made available by late October, early November.

Kuwait records 287 new swine flu cases last week

Healthcare
Health ministry notes cases of mild nature, without need for hospitalisation - report.

Friday, 18 September 2009

UAE firm in deal to make Chinese H1N1 vaccine

Healthcare
RAK-based Gulf Pharma Industries to sell and market the single shot vaccine.

Wednesday, 16 September 2009

Egypt orders foreign schools closed over swine flu - ministry

Healthcare
Schools, universities to close until Oct 3; local schools already told not to open until then.

Dubai plastic surgeon offers 45 min face lift

Healthcare
Patients can go back to work after two days, procedure done under local anaesthetic.

Monday, 14 September 2009

Patients charged for swine flu tests - report

Healthcare
Hospitals in Abu Dhabi charging for often unnecessary tests, Dubai says no charge.

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'Worrying' diabetes tests raise doubt on UAE's health 6
24 Nov ' 09 at 13:42
Obesity is on rise in every part of the world but especially in Gulf region especially due to life style changes.We all need to... More »
The girl who can't stop sneezing 2
21 Nov ' 09 at 07:33
Actually although I see one cat inthe clip, I would guess that they should have ruled that out as a cause (or a least I would hope... More »

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'Worrying' diabetes tests raise doubt on UAE's health 6
24 Nov ' 09 at 13:42
Obesity is on rise in every part of the world but especially in Gulf region especially due to life style changes.We all need to... More »
The girl who can't stop sneezing 2
21 Nov ' 09 at 07:33
Actually although I see one cat inthe clip, I would guess that they should have ruled that out as a cause (or a least I would hope... More »
UAE, Saudi launch swine flu vaccination campaigns 2
09 Nov ' 09 at 14:34
The regular flu kills each year many more persons that the swine flu, why are billions being deployed now for this swine flu whereas... More »

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