Healthcare | Thursday 31 December, 2020 11:38 am

Saudi Arabia vaccine registrations ‘could soon pass million mark’

The number of Saudis registering to receive the coronavirus vaccine has doubled in the last three days, the Saudi Health Ministry has said, predicting that registrations “could soon pass the 1 million mark.” After Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received his first dose of the coronavirus...

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Healthcare | Monday 21 December, 2020 1:09 pm

More than 400,000 register for vaccine in Saudi Arabia

More than 400,000 people from Saudi Arabia’s high-risk group have registered to receive the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine through the Sehaty app, according to the Ministry of Health. “Participants who received the first dose of the vaccine are in stable condition with no issues...

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Healthcare | Sunday 20 December, 2020 8:49 am

ELIXIR MEDICAL ANNOUNCES ENTRY INTO MIDDLE EAST CARDIOVASCULAR DEVICES MARKET WITH ITS DYNAMX CORONARY BIOADAPTOR SYSTEM

Elixir Medical, a developer of advanced systems to treat coronary artery disease, announced the launch of the DynamX™ Coronary Bioadaptor System at centers of excellence in the Middle East. DynamX is an innovative device that enables physicians to treat a blockage of the coronary artery while...

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Healthcare | Saturday 19 December, 2020 11:38 am

Over 60% Saudis, expats ‘interested in vaccine’

More than 60 percent of Saudis and expats have shown an interest in taking the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, a government health official said on Friday. “Surveys confirm that more than 60 percent of Saudis and expats wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and consider it as the ideal...

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Healthcare | Thursday 17 December, 2020 3:18 pm

Saudi Arabia begins largest COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Saudi Arabia has begun the largest vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah becoming the first citizen to receive the vaccine. On Thursday, TV footage showed Al-Rabiah receiving the first dose of the vaccine, and announcing that “today is the...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 15 December, 2020 4:10 pm

INFINITI of Arabian Automobiles and Zulekha Hospital host an interactive webinar to raise awareness about diabetes and hypertension

The webinar was organised to educate the employees and raise awareness among participants about diabetes and hypertension As part of its pioneered health-focused initiatives and in light of the current pandemic that has further highlighted the need of prioritising well-being and health,...

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Healthcare | Monday 7 December, 2020 10:15 am

MoHAP sheds light on ‘linkage of national ambulance services with emergency departments’ initiative

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, shed light on its initiative on linking the National Ambulance with hospital emergency departments to have instant and effective access to patient’s data and records and to activate the early warning system. The new initiative would help reduce...

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Healthcare | Monday 7 December, 2020 10:09 am

Ministry of Health and Prevention and NYUAD sign MOU to support UAE Healthy Future Study

  Collaboration to further research that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the UAE populationStudy will analyze the effects of lifestyle, environment, and genetic factors on health  The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

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Healthcare | Sunday 6 December, 2020 9:04 am

Saudi Volunteer Day strengthens the values of citizenship and giving

Saudi Arabia celebrated International Volunteer Day on Saturday by launching Saudi Volunteer Day to strengthen the values of volunteer work included in the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goal to have 1 million male and female volunteers by the end of the decade.The event, titled “Ataa...

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Healthcare | Friday 4 December, 2020 1:59 pm

Manal Ataya: We all have positions of influence to contribute to making changes for a more accessible society.

Manal Ataya, Director General of the Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA), recently engaged with two inspirational speakers in a webinar dedicated to highlighting the role of Arab women who are devoted to contributing to greater awareness, social responsibility and policy change for persons with...

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