Healthcare | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 12:30 pm

New treatment for obesity now available in Saudi

  On September 29, 2017 – Novo Nordisk has launched Saxenda® (liraglutide 3 mg) to the Saudi market. Saxenda® is the first once-daily glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist for chronic weight management. It is indicated in Saudi as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie...

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Healthcare | Monday 2 October, 2017 10:20 am

Altibbi Raises USD 6.5 Million Towards Revolutionizing Healthcare

Altibbi Ltd., the Middle East’s largest digital health platform, has announced a new round of funding amounting to USD 6.5 Million. The round was co-lead by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) and DASH Ventures with the participation of new strategic investors TAMM, RIMCO Investments,...

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Healthcare | Sunday 1 October, 2017 5:36 am

Saudi Health Ministry launches campaign to encourage walking

The Health Ministry has launched a nationwide program via its e-portal to encourage people to walk 30 minutes per day for five days per week to maintain good health. Obesity among children and adults due to lack of exercise is common in the Kingdom. The government has set up walking areas in the...

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Healthcare | Saturday 23 September, 2017 4:00 am

‘Child Safety Campaign’ Explores Collaboration with Organisations in Finland

The Child Safety Campaign (CSC), an initiative of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah, formed part of an official delegation from the emirate to Finland, with the aim of developing bilateral relations in healthcare, education, child safety, clean technology and digital...

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Healthcare | Monday 18 September, 2017 12:13 pm

NMC Healthcare wins ‘Brand of the Year 2017’ by Superbrands

Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, announced that ‘NMC Healthcare’ has won the coveted 'Brand of the Year' award at the 13th annual Superbrands tribute event, which was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City. Sixty-four leading...

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Healthcare | Monday 18 September, 2017 4:05 am

Rise and shine with the Little Gladiators early workout programme

Little Gladiators Dubai, the world’s first gym dedicated to the health and fitness of kids, has introduced a schedule of morning classes  so children with special needs, as well as those who are home schooled, can enjoy a morning P.E. lesson.   Located at Golden Mile Galleria...

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Healthcare | Thursday 14 September, 2017 12:05 pm

Emirates Rehab Centre brings US-based Barlow Respiratory Hospital’s expertise to Dubai

Emirates Rehab and Homecare, an advanced and comprehensive rehabilitation centre under Emirates Hospitals Group, has signed an agreement with Los Angeles-headquartered Barlow Respiratory Hospital (Barlow) to provide the highest quality respiratory rehabilitation and care for chronically critically...

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Healthcare | Monday 11 September, 2017 12:43 pm

King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah to practice nuclear medicine

 King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah has received permission to practice nuclear medicine and has also launched an electronic pharmacy project. An official from the Ministry of Health said that the Diagnostic Radiology Department at the hospital has received a license from the National Center for...

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Healthcare | Sunday 10 September, 2017 2:25 pm

Leading Healthcare Experts Will Address Key Issues and Provide Solutions at 2017 Process Saudi Healthcare Privatization Summit

Saudi Healthcare Privatization Summit has been developed keeping in mind the vision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s for a bright and vibrant Saudi economy per the VISION 2030 plan. One of the main challenges in the Kingdom’s health-care system is the demand and supply gap...

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Healthcare | Monday 4 September, 2017 12:00 pm

Hajj season epidemic-free: Health minister

The current Hajj season has been epidemic-free, said Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah. Under directives from the king and crown prince, the Health Ministry has mobilized its human and material resources to provide preventive, therapeutic and emergency services to pilgrims, Al-Rabiah ...

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