Healthcare | Tuesday 31 May, 2022 11:31 am

Healthpoint Brings New Technology to Conduct Robotic-assisted Knee Replacement Surgery

 Healthpoint, a Mubadala Health partner, has announced that it has conducted a robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery using the ‘Mako’ robotic arm by Stryker, which is a new technology that has been brought into the UAE by Healthpoint. The newly offered technology provides greater...

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Healthcare | Friday 27 May, 2022 4:56 am

8,968 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered during past 24 hours: MoHAP

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 8,968 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided up to today stands at 24,881,931 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 251.58 doses per 100 people. The vaccination...

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Healthcare | Thursday 26 May, 2022 2:48 pm

Health Minister: Saudi Arabia provided $770m for worldwide vaccine production

Saudi Minister of Health, Eng. Fahad Al-Jalajel praised the great contributions made by his country to support efforts to combat the epidemic on the global stage. This came during a speech he delivered at the 75th session of the General Assembly of the World Health Organization WHO, which concluded ...

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Healthcare | Thursday 26 May, 2022 12:44 am

2-year-old Saudi girl saved after swallowing 27 toy magnets

With quick intervention, the surgical team specializing in infants and newborns at the Maternity and Children Hospital in Hafr Al-Batin (eastern Saudi Arabia) managed, on Tuesday, 24 May, to save the life of a two-year-old girl who had been suffering from abdominal pain with continuous vomiting for ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 24 May, 2022 8:30 am

Saudi Health Opens Door for local and int partners to invest in Riyadh Healthcare infrastructure

​​​Saudi Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the National Center for Privatization NCP, announced on Sunday, May 22nd, the start of the Expression of Interest (EOI) Phase to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain (DBFOM) Al-Iman General Hospital staff accommodation...

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Healthcare | Monday 23 May, 2022 2:28 am

Saudi Health confirms: NO cases of monkeypox recorded in country

Saudi Ministry of Health confirmed Saturday 21st of May that no cases of monkeypox have been detected in the Kingdom so far. The Ministry indicated its complete readiness to monitor, investigate and deal with cases if any appear, drawing attention to the fact that all medical and laboratory tests...

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Healthcare | Saturday 21 May, 2022 4:49 am

Saudi Arabia reports 540 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

Saudi Arabia reported 540 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, according to the Ministry of Health. As a result, the total number of cases in the Kingdom over the course of the pandemic grew to 762,164. The authorities also confirmed three new COVID-19-related deaths, raising the total number of...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 10 May, 2022 3:57 pm

WHO hails Saudi Clean Hand initiative

The World Health Organization WHO praised the Saudi record in implementing the hand hygiene program, noting it as one of the most successful examples in the world. This came through a report published by the organization on its official website on the International World Hand Hygiene Day, which is...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 26 April, 2022 4:25 am

CITROËN Launches NIGHTRIDES Cycling Event to Raise Awareness About Cancer Research in The Region

CITROËN is continuing its comeback in the UAE with a unique sporting experience in Dubai this Ramadan. The European automaker will host CITROËN NIGHTRIDE, a first-of-its-kind cycling event focusing on generosity and people’s wellbeing, in the spirit of the Holy Month. The event will be...

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Healthcare | Sunday 24 April, 2022 7:23 pm

Saudi Health Minister: No epidemic outbreaks in Ramadan Umrah season

Saudi Minister of Health, Eng. Fahd Al-Jalajil confirmed a reassuring health status for all pilgrims and visitors to Makkah this Ramadan. He added that no epidemic outbreaks or any threats to public health have been recorded so far. Noting the Saudi government’s keenness to provide the best...

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