2005
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Harvard chooses UAE woman
Leading UAE national woman educator Dr. Muhadditha Yahya Al Hashimi has been appointed education director of the Harvard Medical School, Dubai Centre. She is to develop post-graduate and continuing medical programmes and developed the first atlas of cancer mortality in the UAE as a part of her doctoral dissertation, reported Gulf News.
Trauma strategy examined
Rising populations in the Middle East demand emergency service providers are adequately equipped to deal with increasing levels of trauma, such as traffic accidents on our roads, according to the organisers of the International Emergency Medical Services Congress 2005 in Dubai. Experts examined strategies to reduce trauma levels and improve the provision of emergency services in the region.
Spinal injury conference
Experts in spinal injury are to discuss ways of alleviating injuries through surgery, rehabilitation and the use of drugs, at the 4th Dubai Spine Conference. The event is being organised by the Neuro Spinal Hospital with specialists coming from Europe and the Middle East.
Singapore medics in Dubai
Senior doctors from Singapore are in Dubai to participate in IMD Dubai - the International Medical Care and Diagnostic Conference and Exhibition - being held this week. They hope to strengthen links between different healthcare groups. The SingaporeMedicine promotes its pioneering work in a areas, including transplant surgery, orthopedic and oncology treatments.
Lubna supports cancer initiative
UAE Minister of Economy Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi has give her support to the breast cancer awareness initiative launched by the BurJuman shopping centre this week. She said early diagnosis, detection and treatment of breast cancer has become crucial.
Vegetarians more healthy
Belhoul Speciality Hospital Nutrition Specialist Alice Mohan said that contrary to popular belief that a vegetarian diet is unhealthy because of a lack of vital nutrients and minerals, vegetarians are healthier than those who eat meat. She said vegetarians are less likely to suffer serious illnesses like cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure.
BurJuman, breast cancer awareness
Today marked the official launch of BurJuman's largest ever 'Safe and Sound' breast cancer awareness campaign, designed to educate women about early breast cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment. The nationwide campaign, now in its eighth year, is aimed at the general public, local government bodies, health care professionals, and women of all ages and ethnicities.
J&J cancer ward opens
A special ward for younger cancer patients has opened at the King Abdul Aziz Hospital in Jeddah, reported Arab News. It was financed by Johnson & Johnson and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Health. The ward has state-of-the-art medical facilities and is child friendly with toys and TVs as well as special beds.
AD to phase out health cards
Health cards will be gradually phased out in Abu Dhabi as employers come to renew them in favour of private health insurance, officials told Gulf News. They explained that a basic health insurance package for expatriate employees will now be mandatory, but employers could provide more.
Bird flu monitoring in place
Dubai Municipality officials have hit back at recent criticisms that the city is not ready to defend itself against Asian bird flu, reported Gulf News. They said monitoring of bird sanctuaries and public parks, farms and ports was in place but that nothing could be 100% effective against winged creatures.
Dubai health conferences
The International Emergency Medical Services Congress 2005 will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai from September 13-15 for the third consecutive year, with speakers from Harvard Medical School, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar, the Bahrain Ministry of Health and Barts and Royal London Hospital, UK. Middle East Trauma is running in parallel and will present the latest findings in a wide variety of trauma related areas.
Dubai, new checks for IVF embryos
Dubai hospitals will shortly be able to offer a new method of checking for genetic disorders in embryos during IVF treatment, reported Gulf News. Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis is a technique to ensure that only healthy embryos are implanted during IVF.
NBB Health Centre opens Dec
The NBB Health Centre At Dair project is nearing completion. National Bank of Bahrain officials will inaugurate the new centre along with other dignitaries from the Ministry of Health in December 2005, during the Kingdom's National Day celebrations. Construction started in 2003 and will have cost almost $2m. The centre will have an X-ray section, a pharmacy and a laboratory as well as a diagnostic and treatment facilities.
UAE falls short on bird flu
The UAE Environment Agency has warned that the lack of quarantine facilities in the UAE could lead to an outbreak of bird flu, reported Gulf News. Officials said the only major facility in Ghuweifat is inadequate. Bird flu is a serious health hazard in South East and Central Asia.
AD, compulsory health insurance
Abu Dhabi has issued a decree making it compulsory for employers in the emirate to provide private health insurance for staff. The employee, his wife and three children under 18 must be covered, and residence visas will only be issued after insurance is paid-up.
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