Bahrain to host major skin diseases, treatments conferenceLeading experts and speakers from around the world as well as the region will discuss and showcase the latest developments in chronic skin disease treatments at the first Dermatology, Laser and Aesthetics Conference in Bahrain. Un More… |
NYUAD, Abu Dhabi DOH sign research pactNew York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has signed an agreement with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) to enable researchers to better understand the risk factors for common diseases among Emiratis. The two organizati More… |
WHO releases new International Classification of DiseasesThe World Health Organization (WHO) is today releasing its new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). The ICD is the foundation for identifying health trends and statistics worldwide, and contains around 55 000 u More… |
Gulf Air backs Dreams Society with children’s initiativeBahrain national carrier Gulf Air recently partnered with Dreams Society, a non-profit organisation established in 2011 with a mission to fulfil the dreams of children affected with terminal illnesses and debilitating diseases, . More… |
Aging, higher incomes to drive Mena health marketA growing and aging population, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, higher healthcare spending, and a rising number of high-income households region are the growth drivers for the healthcare sector in Mena, said an industry expert. More… |
Aging, diseases to push global health bill to $8.7trnAn aging population and associated chronic disease, innovative clinical advancements, and rising technology and labour costs could drive global healthcare costs to reach $8.7 trillion by 2020, up from $7 trillion in 2015, a report said. More… |
Global experts discuss viral diseases in DohaMedical and public health experts from all over the world are currently attending a major workshop in Doha on serious viral diseases affecting the Middle East and North Africa, such as Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS and Mers. The End More… |
Bahrain slashes medicine prices by 60pcPrices of more than 1,000 medicines will be slashed by up to 60 per cent in Bahrain starting Thursday, as part of a GCC decision to unify cost of medication. The list includes medicines used to treat diabetes, hypertension, gastro More… |
UK plans world's first go-ahead for '3-parent' babiesBritain is planning to become the first country in the world to offer controversial "three-parent" fertility treatments to families who want to avoid passing on incurable diseases to their children. More… |
Bahrain health centres to offer new drugsHealth centres in Bahrain including the Salmaniya Medical Complex will soon provide residents with 1,400 types of drugs to counter a range of diseases, said a top official. At least 200 new medicines will also be available, Health More… |