Healthcare | Monday 11 December, 2017 2:26 am

Forging Partnerships for Effective Eradication of Non-Communicable Diseases

Sharjah is hosting the second global forum on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) from November 9-11 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and his wife Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, Founder and...

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Healthcare | Sunday 10 December, 2017 2:07 pm

Experts Highlight Advocacy Agenda On Day Two of Global NCD Alliance Forum in Sharjah

A world-leading panel of experts on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has told hundreds of delegates on day two of the second Global NCD Alliance Forum in Sharjah that international human rights and social justice – or a lack of them – are two of the key factors that binds sufferers...

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Healthcare | Sunday 10 December, 2017 4:19 am

Jawaher Al Qasimi… a global vision to combat 
non-communicable diseases

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a real dilemma for countries across the world and a big challenge to the various world health sectors as the number of people with NCDs has increased considerably during the past decades. NCDs have recently become an emerging pandemic globally with...

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Healthcare | Friday 8 December, 2017 12:30 am

Sultan Al Qasimi to attend Second Global NCD Alliance Forum – Sharjah Builds on Success of First Edition

The second Global NCD (Non-Communicable Diseases) Alliance Forum taking place from 9-11 December begins in Sharjah tomorrow (Saturday – 4pm) in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha...

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Healthcare | Thursday 7 December, 2017 3:22 pm

GCC to drive innovation and leadership at the region’s most influential healthcare and medical laboratory events

Arab Health and MEDLAB conferences to kick off 2018 healthcare agenda   Arab Health – the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region – will welcome visitors from 29 January – 1 February 2018 The exhibition will feature new zones and...

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Healthcare | Thursday 7 December, 2017 12:29 pm

Al Borg Laboratories launches a special STD testing program

Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) may not pose a serious phenomenon in our community as it is in Western countries thanks to the customs, traditions, and social lifestyle pattern; in addition to the adherence to the Islamic Law, which forbids sexual relations outside of marriage; however, these...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 6 December, 2017 2:00 pm

‘PhRMAG Forum 2017’ will kick off in Dubai this Thursday

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority, Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Association Gulf Forum – ‘PhRMAG 2017’ will begin this Thursday 7th of...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 5 December, 2017 7:22 am

Julphar Introduces the Latest Technology in Continuous Glucose Monitoring “Dexcom G5 Mobile” to UAE

As part of its commitment to transforming diabetes care and management by delivering best-in-class solutions, Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) will introduce Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System in a satellite symposium during the International Diabetes Federation...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 5 December, 2017 2:56 am

The Fred Hollows Foundation Aims to Reduce Blindness in Region With New Dubai Hub

The Fred Hollows Foundation, an international development organisation that works to eliminate avoidable blindness in more than 25 countries around the world, has announced the opening of a new regional office in International Humanitarian City (IHC), Dubai.    The Honourable John...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 5 December, 2017 12:43 am

‘Aster Volunteers’ Mobilises 7,900 Volunteers over 6 Months

Aster DM Healthcare’s ‘Aster Volunteers’ programme – the cornerstone of the ‘Aster @ 30’ campaign – has seen nearly 8,000 volunteers take part in a wide range of compassionate care initiatives across the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, KSA, Jordan, India and the ...

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