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Bahrain to launch organ donation databaseAn organ donation database will be rolled out in Bahrain to coincide with the launch of the Bahrain Foundation for Organ Relief in October. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Syro Malabar Society and will involve the distribution of organ donor cards similar to those carr More… |
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EmiratesGBC wins key role in UAE tourismEmirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum promoting green building practices, has been assigned as the exclusive operator of the Green Key eco-label to promote sustainability in the tourism sector of the UAE. A non-governmental, non-profit and independen More… |
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Sickle cell claims 13th victim in BahrainA Bahraini yesterday (June 15) became the 13th sickle cell patient to die since the start of this year, a report said. The Gulf Daily News earlier reported authorities were restricting access to prescription painkillers to combat spiralling rates of drug addiction. More… |
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Bahrain launches online database for X-raysBahrain has become the first country in the region to launch an integrated online storage hub for its patients’ X-rays, a top government official said. All major hospitals and health centres will be able to access them from the facility based at the King Hamad University Ho More… |
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SARS virus claims one more victim in SaudiOne more person has died and two more have fallen ill in Saudi Arabia from the new SARS-like coronavirus, MERS-CoV, the Saudi Health Ministry said on Friday. Saudi Arabia has been the country most affected by the respiratory-system virus, with 46 cases, of whom 28 have died, data More… |
Eli Lilly opens new base in DubaiEli Lilly and Company, a leading global pharmaceutical firm, has opened its new regional headquarters for Turkey, Middle East, Africa, Russia and the CIS (TMEA-CIS) in Dubai Healthcare City. Eli Lilly will manage its operations across more than 70 markets from More… |
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Green forum focus on UAE hospitality sectorEmirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum which promotes green building practices, will put the spotlight on sustainability trends in the UAE’s hospitality sector at a specialised seminar on June 17. To be held at Sheraton Dubai, Mall of the Emirat More… |
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DHA extends listing deadline for pharmaciesThe Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has extended the registration deadline for pharmacies and pharmacists in the emirate to June 29. In line with a ministerial decision, the licensure and monitoring of in-patient and out-patient pharmacists and pharmacies in the emirate of Dubai has More… |
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More voluntary blood donors needed: WHOThe World Health Organization (WHO) has called for all countries to obtain 100 per cent of their supplies of blood and blood products from voluntary unpaid blood donors by 2020. In lieu of World Blood Donor Day on June 14, it noted that the need for blood and blood product More… |
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Students join drive to donate electronic devicesStudents of Greenfield Community School joined Eros Group’s ‘Pass it on’ drive, to donate their unwanted electronics and gadgets to the needy in the UAE. The campaign also focused on creating awareness on the benefits of electronic 'reduce, reuse and recycle More… |
