Schools across the UAE have been commended for their exceptional efforts in promoting students’ mental health. Dubai’s Gems FirstPoint School – The Villa was recently honored with the School Mental Health Award by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools, part of Leeds Beckett University in the UK. The school received the […]
Dr. Richard Scolyer recently provided an update on his health, marking one year since he underwent a groundbreaking treatment for his terminal brain cancer diagnosis. Last year, the internationally renowned Australian pathologist, Dr. Richard Scolyer, who co-directs the Melanoma Institute Australia, received a grim diagnosis of glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor, at the age of […]
Abu Dhabi: Today, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed several health ministers and officials participating in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW). Accompanying him was Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. His Highness extended a […]
Geneva: According to agencies, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday the approval of a second dengue vaccine. This decision could offer protection to millions globally against the mosquito-borne illness, which has caused multiple outbreaks across the Americas this year. The UN health agency endorsed the dengue vaccine produced by the Japanese pharmaceutical company […]
“Thalassemia is a manageable condition. With proper care and support, most people with thalassemia can lead long and fulfilling lives.” Dr. Grace. Understanding Thalassemia: Thalassemia may sound complex, but let’s break it down together. It’s an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells and their ability to carry oxygen throughout your body. Red blood […]
Strap: H for Hope, the region’s first-ever healthcare series based on real-life patient stories, has been produced by Burjeel Medical City. Abu Dhabi: Emotions ran high at Cinemacity, Al Qana, as Burjeel Medical City (“BMC”) premiered the region’s first-ever healthcare series. Aptly titled H for Hope, the first season features five inspiring and stirring short […]
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City is preparing to unveil a cutting-edge biobank next year, poised to revolutionize medical research in the region. Spanning an impressive 2,000 square meters, this state-of-the-art facility is anticipated to house the largest collection of human biomaterials in the area, encompassing blood, saliva, and cell samples. A collaborative effort between […]
AstraZeneca, a prominent pharmaceutical company involved in Covid-19 vaccine production, has announced a global cessation of its vaccine manufacturing operations. The decision stems from what the company describes as an abundance of alternative vaccines tailored to address emerging variants of the virus. This move follows the voluntary withdrawal of its European Union marketing authorization in […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a decline in tobacco use across 150 countries. Among these, 56 are progressing towards meeting the global target for reducing tobacco consumption by 2025. This positive trend signifies significant strides in global public health efforts to combat tobacco-related illnesses. Furthermore, the WHO’s Results Report 2023 highlights that an additional […]
At a tender age, it is more likely for children to be affected by their surroundings. Read more to know about symptoms and treatment for depression in children. Who you are and what you become as a human being entirely depends on how you were molded in your childhood. Your upbringing, your surroundings, your morals […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is ramping up efforts mosquito eradication following heavy rainfall. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) is leading the charge in collaboration with the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and local authorities across the emirates. This initiative, part of the Anti-Mosquito Campaign’s third phase, commenced in February […]
