2005
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Oman private health is well
Oman has a vibrant healthcare sector, with the number of private general clinics growing to 154 in 2004 from 102 in 2000, Minister of Health Dr Ali bin Mohammed bin Moosa told the Oman Daily Observer. He said that despite the country having an excellent public healthcare system, the private sector has survived and grown in Oman.
Ramadan warning for the sick
Saudi's Ministry of Health officials have advised patients suffering from chronic diseases to observe fasting during Ramadan only on medical advice. Patients who suffer from acute diabetes and hypertension should also regulate their intake of medicines only after consultation with their doctor, consultant physician Dr Fayssal Farahat told Arab News.
Survey links blood pressure causes
A survey conducted by Braun in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has identified smoking, obesity and certain age demographics to be major contributing factors to high blood pressure. The study found that individuals between 46 and 55 years of age are at the greatest risk of having high blood pressure, and men are more likely to have the condition than women.
Diabetes foot campaign
Doctors and nurses from the Salamaniya Medical Complex in Bahrain are organising a national campaign to educate about the potentially crippling foot problems that can be brought on by diabetes. The programme will start on 14 November, which is World Diabetes Day.
AUST opens diabetes centre
Ajman University of Science and Technology has opened the Diabetes Care Centre at the Al Jurf campus, to treat and educate the local population about the disease that affects over 25% of UAE nationals. The centre is affiliated with the Diabetes Care Centre in Karlsburg, Germany, which helped the university develop the centre.
Sick leave, specialist certification
The UAE Ministry of Health says it will not attest sick leave requests for more than seven days that have not been signed by a specialist and stamped by the hospital or medical institution, reported Gulf News. Requests for leave from three to five days can be signed by a general practitioner.
AHD, new cancer centre
The American Hospital Dubai has announced the establishment of a new Regional Center of Excellence for Cancer Care at its Dubai medical campus. The Cancer Care Center is a new, dedicated facility providing a range of Medical Oncology and Hematology services for all forms of cancers and blood disorders, with a dedicated team led by a US Board Certified Oncologist. In addition to traditional cancer treatment options of Surgery, Chemotherapy, and Palliative care, the Center will offer new therapies.
UAE labourers, free medical camp
More than 1,500 labourers gathered at the free medical camp in the Mezyad district of Al Ain, reported Gulf News. The camp was organised by the Association of Kerala Medical Graduates who brought 25 doctors and 30 nurses. Labourers complained that they could not afford treatment in the UAE.
Dubai jails illegal abortionist
The Dubai Court of First Instance has jailed a Lebanese doctor who performed abortions illegally at his clinic for one year. His two nurses, a secretary and assistant nurse received similar sentences and will be deported. Around 50 abortions were performed.
Al Rafa Hospital opens
The Al Rafa Hospital in Mankool, Dubai will open tomorrow with facilities for maternity and general surgery. The hospital is part of Dr. Moopen's Group which has been operating in the UAE for 17 years. For more details visit, www.drmoopensgroup.com.
Illegal drugs seized
Authorities seized a shipment containing up to 13,000 ampoules of a controlled drug, said to be a derivative of morphine, reported Gulf News. The drugs came from India, and were falsely described on the manifest as motor spare parts. An Indian resident has been arrested over the seizure.
Breast cancer awareness campaign
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women, other than non-melanoma skin cancers, with 794,000 diagnosed worldwide with the disease every year, according to medical experts. As part of national breast cancer awareness month, Belhoul Specialty Hospital in Dubai is offering 50% off mammograms between 2 to 8 October.
Bird flu battle plan
Abu Dhabi's Environment Agency has released its action plan to deal with the threat of bird flu. The plan includes a regime for disposing of infected birds and the setting up of buffer zones around holdings where birds are held. The Ministry of Health will conduct routine screening of all poultry workers, zoo staff, and veterinary clinic and hospital employees.
AD starts health insurance firm
Abu Dhabi will set up a national health insurance company, to be called Daman, reported WAM. The company will have capital of $68m, fully paid by the government. It will offer health insurance to expatriate workers and their families in the government sector.
AUB Medical Centre at DHCC
Consultant Physicians, in partnership with the American University of Beirut Medical Centre, has started operations from Dubai Healthcare City. CP has hired medical practitioners from leading American and international universities. It aims to provide a range of specialties including pulmonary and diabetic care, with a paediatrics clinic and dermatology clinic.
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