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Oman poultry ban angers UAE
The UAE Poultry Production Association will meet tomorrow to discuss the ban on some UAE poutry and egg shipments to Oman, reported Gulf News. On Friday a consignment from the Al Jazeera Company going via the Hatta border crossing was turned back.
Kuwait uncovers bird flu
Kuwait has found two cases of bird flu, the first in the GCC region, and has culled the diseased birds, according to an official cited by Reuters. There is no information on whether the birds, which came from outside the country, were infected with the potentially lethal H5N1 virus.
Welcare hosts hernia specialist
Founder and surgical chief at the Hernia centre Munich, Dr Ulrike Muschaweck, will give a lecture in Dubai on the latest surgical treatment options as part of the 96th session of Welcare Hospital's Learning Circle medical education lecture series. The topic of the lecture is "Hernia Surgery Today - Novel Technique in Inguinal & Umbilical Hernia Repair".
Bird flu test plan
The UAE will hold a dry run to test emergency plans it has in place in the event of an outbreak of avian flu, according to Minister of Health Abd Rehman Al Midfa. He says the country remains free of the virus and that all steps to protect residents from an outbreak have been taken.
Hospital for Emirates Hills
A hospital with a 24-hour medical clinic is being constructed in the Emirates Hills development in Dubai, reported 7Days. The medical clinic is due to open in February 2006 at the Springs Community Centre. Two children died following recent accidents in the development, with witnesses critical about the delay in emergency services arriving on the scene.
World Diabetes Day, care for feet
As much as 24% of the population in the Gulf has a predisposition to developing diabetes, with increased risk associated with sedentary lifestyle and a poor diet, according to Belhoul Speciality Hospital endocrinologist Dr Imad Ginawi. World Diabetes Day falls on 14 November, and the 2005 theme is on diabetes and foot care. Individuals can carry the disease for ten years before symptoms appear.
Zulekha hosts ART specialist
India's leading physician in Artificial Reproductive Technology, Dr Firuza Parikh, will be available for consultation at Zulekha Hospital Sharjah from 14-15 November between 9am - 1pm and 3pm - 6pm. Patients can call the hospital for appointments on 06 5658866 or 06 5069300.
No bird flu in chicken deaths
Saudi's Ministry of Agriculture has denied media reports of an outbreak of bird flu in the southern part of the country, after veterinarians ruled out the virus as the cause of death in chickens on a farm in Surat Obaida, reported Arab News. The deputy minister said the birds might have died of Newcastle fever, a viral disease which affects birds.
UAE warning on skin patch
UAE health officials have warned against the use of the skin patch Fentanyl, which can lead to death and serious side effects, reported Gulf News. The painkiller is used mainly by cancer sufferers and is available in different doses and at 100 mg can be fatal.
UAE drug prices stay high
A survey of pharmacists by Gulf News revealed that pharmacists in the UAE have not implemented a Ministry of Health ruling that they must cut drug prices by 11%. Indeed, the prices of some 250 drugs had been raised by Dhs5 to Dhs100, although the majority are simply unchanged.
Dubailand, healthcare deal
The upcoming multi-billion dollar theme park zone Dubailand yesterday signed an agreement with a group of local investors to develop healthcare facilities for the huge entertainment, leisure and residential zone, according to a statement.
Free menopause lecture
Professor John Studd from London will give a lecture on the menopause and hormone replacement therapy at the Al Owais Hall in the Al Barsha hospital compound behind the Dubai hospital on November 12 from 11am to 2pm. Admission is free, including a free bone density test.
AD man sues for amputation
An alleged delay in removing a leg after an accident has been referred to the Abu Dhabi Court of First Instance, reported Gulf News. The Abu Dhabi man's right leg was severely injured in a car accident, and more of it had to be removed due to delays in obtaining approvals from the man's company.
New independent medical body
The UAE is planning to set up a new independent medical authority to run its 13 hospitals and 61 primary health care centres, reported Gulf News, citing senior sources. The aim would be to cut down on red tape and to make medical centres more flexible as the country grows.
UAE flouridisation plan
The UAE Health Ministry is recommending that the level of flouride in UAE water be raised from 0.02 mg per litre to 0.5 to 0.7, reported Gulf News. Dubai officials said that the optimal level recommended by the World Health Organisation is 1 mg per litre which prevents around 50% of tooth decay.
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