UAE announces new Minister of Health in Cabinet reshuffle
UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention
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Ministry of Health and Prevention
UAE fights obesity with new guideline focused on nutrition, exercise, and behaviour change
UAE launches National Guideline to combat adult obesity and promote long-term health
Attestation services
UAE sick leave attested instantly online
UAE workers can have sick leave and medical reports attested online instantly
Emiratis
UAE implements mandatory genetic testing in premarital screening for Emiratis from January 1
The initiative follows a decision from the Emirates Genome Council, approved during the UAE government’s annual meetings
abortion
UAE abortion laws now apply to cases of rape, incest: All you need to know
The UAE’s new abortion law allows terminations in five specific cases
Hajj
UAE issues health guidelines for Hajj pilgrims
Pilgrims are urged to follow the issued guidelines
medical equipment
UAE reveals residents can now import personal medicines
UAE residents will require e-permits to import medicines into the country
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches ‘One Billion Steps Challenge’
The challenge completion date is set to end of October 26, aims to attract over 1000 visitors
healthcare industry
UAE, US discuss initiatives to further strengthen bilateral ties in healthcare sector
The discussions took place during a meeting between high ranking officials of the Ministry of Health and Prevention and a visiting US delegation
Healthcare crisis
UAE health ministry announces 3 new monkeypox cases
The ministry urged all community members to follow appropriate preventive and safety measures and precautions while travelling and moving in large crowds
Al Hosn
UAE health ministry launches online Hajj permit on Al Hosn App
Al Hosn System said an electronic Hajj permit was mandatory for any individual leaving the country for Hajj, even if the person has received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and a booster shot
Hajj 2022
UAE health ministry launches campaign on safety guidelines for Hajj pilgrims
MoHAP teams also present at airports to provide free testing, such as blood pressure and diabetes checks to pilgrims, and to inform them of health instructions and guidelines
economic recovery
Covid prevention in focus at G20 finance, health ministers meet as rising cases limit economic recovery
Ministers also discussed the possible establishment of a financial intermediary fund (FIF) for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response
coronavirus
Coronavirus positive cases cross the 1,000 mark across the UAE
A total number of 1,031 cases detected in the country over the past 24 hours, bringing total number of recorded cases to 913,984
coronavirus
Over 800 new cases of coronavirus detected across the UAE
No Covid-19 related deaths recorded in the past 24 hours and 637 individuals have recovered
coronavirus
Close to 600 coronavirus cases detected across the UAE
No Covid-related deaths were recorded and an additional 452 individuals recovered
health and safety
Four new cases of monkeypox detected in the UAE as health authorities urge caution
Monkeypox is mostly transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person or animal, including bodily fluids, and respiratory droplets, or with material contaminated with the virus
