Healthcare | Monday 22 July, 2024 5:12 pm

What are Probiotics?

Probiotics are live microorganisms, most commonly bacteria and yeasts, that offer health benefits when consumed or applied to the body. These "good" microbes play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, the vast community of microorganisms residing in our digestive system. The gut...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 9 July, 2024 3:24 pm

The Rise of Health Tourism in Dubai: Becoming a Global Attraction

Dubai, UAE – Dubai's strategic efforts to become a premier global destination for health tourism have seen significant success, evidenced by a surge in the number of high-caliber medical facilities and an influx of international health tourists. Dubai’s Rapid Expansion in Healthcare...

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Healthcare | Saturday 22 June, 2024 5:56 am

Private healthcare sector’s contribution surges 400% during Hajj season 2024

The Saudi private healthcare sector during the Hajj season 2024 witnessed a growth of more than 400% compared to a year earlier. This surge was driven by enhanced partnerships with the private sector, expansion of service scope, and enhancement of the healthcare quality, which...

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Healthcare | Friday 21 June, 2024 5:38 am

SUN SIYAM PASIKUDAH LAUNCHES “CAREPHANT PROJECT” TO FOSTER BABY ELEPHANT NAMED KALO IN SRI LANKA

 Sun Siyam Pasikudah, part of the Sun Siyam Resorts group, proudly announces the launch of the CarePhant project, an initiative to foster the well-being of a young elephant named Kalo at the Elephant Transit Home (ETH) in Udawalawe, Sri Lanka.The CarePhant project, supported by Sun Siyam...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 18 June, 2024 5:36 am

Ministry of Health Receives Over 47,000 Calls via 937 Since Start of Hajj

The Ministry of Health's 937 call center continues to provide around-the-clock support to pilgrims during the Hajj season 1445 AH. The center receives inquiries, offers health consultations, and handles urgent reports in seven different languages. It also helps locate missing or hospitalized...

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Healthcare | Saturday 15 June, 2024 5:46 am

Health ministry says no private medical insurance for pilgrims currently

The Ministry of Health said the Saudi government guaranteed to provide general insurance to ensure the safety of pilgrims during their performance of Hajj, Al Eqtisadiah newspaper reported.   It added that the private medical insurance has not been added to the Ministry of Haj and...

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Healthcare | Thursday 13 June, 2024 10:21 am

Red Sea Global marks significant progress for the Turtle Bay Hospital

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, shares substantial progress on its Turtle Bay Hospital. The hospital, located in The Red Sea’s Turtle Bay area, will provide world-class healthcare to the community of people living in, working...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 12 June, 2024 4:48 pm

Tobacco harm reduction in the Middle East: an opportunity to lead by example

For decades, the world has grappled with the battle against the adverse health effects associated with tobacco consumption, and the Middle East – where the prevalence of cigarette smoking has traditionally been 20% of the adult population[1] on average – is certainly no...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 11 June, 2024 9:29 am

Patients’ voices take center stage at Dubai conference

Patients lead the conversations at the two-day Dubai International Patient’s Voice Summit organized by Axios International, emphasizing empowerment and shared decision-makingDubai - The Dubai International Patient’s Voice Summit, organized by Axios International, was held on May 24th and 25th...

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Healthcare | Thursday 23 May, 2024 10:28 am

Goodbye Waiting Lists: Saudi Health Launches Unified Medical Referral System

Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Health Abdulaziz Al-Rumaih launched the unified platform for the Medical Referral Center on Sunday. The platform is a comprehensive national service that aims to manage treatment requests between regions within and outside the country efficiently, and with...

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