Healthcare | Wednesday 26 March, 2025 11:59 am

First Health Insurance Company in KSA with No Pre-Approvals Required

Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance continues to lead the health insurance sector in the Kingdom with the launch of a groundbreaking initiative that enables insured members to receive medical treatment directly—without the need to submit or wait for prior approvals. Implemented in collaboration ...

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Healthcare | Monday 24 March, 2025 12:49 pm

Canadian University Dubai researcher joins WHO initiative to reduce death in childbirth

Associate Professor to consult on roadmap to tackle postpartum haemorrhage Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Associate Professor, Dr. Malcolm Price, has joined a team of experts convened by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to tackle the leading global cause of maternal mortality. The project...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 12 March, 2025 11:10 am

Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center and Yas Clinic first in UAE to receive AABB accreditation for haematopoietic progenitor cell collection

Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) and Yas Clinic have been granted a highly regarded global accreditation by AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks) for Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Collection. This achievement marks ADSCC and Yas Clinic as the first to earn this...

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Healthcare | Thursday 20 February, 2025 3:38 pm

Hospitals in Germany: their number and types and the hospital selection process

Every year, a quarter of a million medical tourists come to Germany for treatment. They are attracted by the excellent standard of medical care with short waiting times for treatment and relatively low prices when compared to other developed countries. We will tell you what to expect in Germany...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 5 February, 2025 4:23 pm

E2G FOOD launches app to track life-saving donations like online shopping order

AI-driven smart technology brings transparency to the humanitarian ecosystem  A pioneering new app, ‘Track Your Impact’, has been launched to transform the way humanitarian aid is delivered and monitored, providing donors with real-time updates on their contributions. Developed by the ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 12 January, 2025 10:17 am

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment investigates potential Beef Pepperoni contamination; orders product withdrawal from UAE markets

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) in the United Arab Emirates has confirmed that it is actively investigating the potential contamination of Beef Pepperoni with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, working in collaboration with local regulatory authorities and the Saudi Food and...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 8 January, 2025 9:37 am

M42’s IROS and Halia Therapeutics launch clinical study on obesity treatment in the UAE

To combat a global obesity epidemic that is placing significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide, IROS, an Abu Dhabi-based contract research organization, part of the M42 group, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, and Halia Therapeutics, a global...

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Healthcare | Sunday 5 January, 2025 10:22 am

KFSHRC Performs Region's First Robotic Pancreas Transplant, Ending Diabetes Suffering

In a story filled with hope, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) successfully ended the suffering of a young man with type 1 diabetes by performing the region’s first robotic pancreas transplantation. This pioneering step freed the patient from years of dependency on...

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Healthcare | Saturday 28 December, 2024 9:34 am

Emirates Health Services Obtains ISO 10020 Certification for Change Management

The Emirates Health Services (EHS) has recorded a landmark achievement by obtaining the International Standard Certificate (ISO 10020) for change management. This reflects EHS’s commitment to adopting global best practices to enhance its ability to manage organisational change processes...

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Healthcare | Saturday 28 December, 2024 9:27 am

EHS: Genetic Testing to Be Included in Premarital Screening for UAE Nationals Starting January 2025

The Emirates Health Services (EHS) announced that genetic testing will become an integral part of the premarital screening program, starting January 2025. This aligns with the efforts of EHS to strengthen preventive measures and support the ‘Emirati Genome Program’, which aims to reduce the...

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