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Iraq receives $10m for water and sanitation
The European Community has funded a $10m project to improve Iraq's water and sanitation services. Unicef is implementing the project in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works and the Ministry of Municipalities in Kurdistan. The project is aimed at increasing the government's provision of services and capacity to manage and develop Iraq's water and sanitation sector.
Iraq: Saturday, July 04 - 2009 at 13:28

Smoking cessation drugs to have warnings
The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has ordered Pfizer Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline PLC to add strong 'black box' warnings on Pfizer's Chantix and Glaxo's Zyban, smoking cessation drugs to highlight a risk of serious mental health problems including changes in behavior, depressed mood, hostility, and suicidal thoughts. Pfizer has said it had added the warning to the prescribing instructions for its drug.
Middle East: Thursday, July 02 - 2009 at 11:20

Kuwait health awareness campaign underway
Kuwait's biggest campaign for better nutrition and weight management, a joint effort between Taiba Hospital and Diet Care, provider of diet and nutrition services, has announced that its team of nutritionists has given free consultations to close to 200 individuals in the first three days of the campaign. The team of dieticians is conducting weekly visits to work places, schools, malls, and social gatherings offering free cholesterol tests, blood sugar level tests, weight assessments and consultations.
Kuwait: Thursday, July 02 - 2009 at 11:18

Dubai launches new health scheme for government employees
The Dubai Health Authority has launched its health insurance scheme, Enaya, for government employees and their dependents. The new scheme provides all government employees with the opportunity to have a comprehensive medical check up, which includes screening for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, depression, stress, and various forms of cancer such as skin, breast and cervical cancer. Enaya also provides cover for pre-existing medical conditions.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 01 - 2009 at 11:13

Saudis seek treatment in Jordan
According to a report in Saudi Arabia's Al-Riyadh newspaper, approximately 23,000 Saudis, most of them living in the northern region of the kingdom, had sought medical treatment in neighbouring Jordan. The report said the major reason for the exodus was the lack of satisfactory care in their areas.
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, July 01 - 2009 at 11:10

Dubai Investments to expand pharma unit
Khalid Kalban, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Investments, has said the company will be spending up to Dhs30m on expanding existing facilities and building warehouses for its subsidiary pharmaceuticals manufacturer Globalpharma, which it recently fully acquired. The group is also planning to use its private equity subsidiary M'Sharie to expand into the Saudi market, reported Emirates Business.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 30 - 2009 at 11:05

Kuwait doctors to get new pension scheme
Kuwait's Ministry of Health has drafted a new pension scheme for doctors and other professionals in the medical sector. The new pension plan has been referred to the health minister. According to the new scheme, the Public Authority for Social Security (PASS) will not have the final word in this regard as the Ministry of Health''s Medical Council will have the final decision, reported Al Watan newspaper.
Kuwait: Tuesday, June 30 - 2009 at 11:02

Jeddah to build largest dialysis centre in ME
The biggest dialysis centre in the Middle East, equipped with 140 machines to serve 800 patients daily, will be established in Jeddah at a cost of SR60 million, reported Arab News. The centre will be named after the late Makkah governor, Prince Abdul Majeed, and will be fully funded by the Prince Fahd bin Salman Charitable Foundation for the Care of Kidney Patients. The three-story centre, which will be constructed in 18 months, will be built on a 10,000 sq. metre site at the King Fahd General Hospital in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia: Monday, June 29 - 2009 at 10:41

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