World Health Organisation says UAE’s role ‘cannot be underestimated’ as Pakistan cases start to decrease
Healthcare
SSH unveils designs for world’s largest children’s hospital in Kuwait
Design firm says hospital will feature total of 792 beds, helipads and daycare centre for children of staff
Dubai’s DHA to start using 3D tech to print teeth later in 2017
Dubai Health Authority announces that dental department will roll out first phase of 3D technology drive
Six new Mers cases reported in Saudi Arabia
Cases said to include two expats in ‘critical condition’
Abu Dhabi’s new $1bn medical city now more than 90% completed
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City will feature 732 hospital beds and will become a centre for treatment of trauma and incurable diseases
GCC’s healthcare prognosis is looking good
If there is one sector in the GCC with a robust prognosis it is healthcare. As the population soars and governments look to shift responsibility to the private sector, new investment is helping to lift standards. But with steep costs, the industry is not for the faint-hearted
Kuwait set to launch stem cell research centre later in 2017
Kuwait Projects Company says centre is Gulf’s first to be dedicated to stem cell research and the storage of umbilical cords
Dubai says to roll out ‘Robodoc’ initiative after pilot phase
Dubai Health Authority will extend scheme which helps to speed up care in emergency departments
Dubai Crown Prince approves new maternity leave policy for gov’t staff
New rules will extend maternity leave to three months fully paid, effective from March 1
Dubai set to unveil new plans for mandatory health insurance
More than four million – or 98% – of residents are said to have taken health insurance so far
Dubai’s first robot pharmacy to start services on Sunday
Dubai Health Authority says robot at Rashid Hospital is a first for the UAE in dispensing prescribed medication
Pharma giant Pfizer opens new $50m Saudi manufacturing hub
Pfizer Saudi Limited says factory will produce a number of life-changing medicines for patients in Gulf kingdom
Abu Dhabi fund to provide $200m for Jordanian medical city
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to help fund the expansion of King Hussein Medical City in Jordan
UAE’s Amanat buys stake in Saudi hospital firm for $97m
Healthcare and education company says it has acquired 13% stake in International Medical Company
Dubai set to introduce menu calorie count for restaurants
DHA, Municipality working to have restaurants mention calorie content in each dish
New health service charges increase by 500% for expats in Kuwait
Health minister says fees of the services and medical examination provided by the MoH will be 20% less than that prevailed in the private sector
Dubai eyes plan to cut hospital ER visits by 30% by 2027
Healthcare improvement plan is one of latest projects launched by Dubai Future Accelerators initiative
