2006
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Ministry accused over nurses
The Kuwait Nurses Society chairman has criticised the Ministry of Health for not giving permanent status to the more than 120 nurses it has employed on a temporary basis for the past ten years, according to Arab Times. Dr Mohammed Al-Otaibi accused the ministry of ignoring the isssue, which he said was "inhuman".
UAE fishing regulations
The UAE Ministry of Environment and Water has issued four fishing regulations designed to protect the spawning grounds of migrating surface fish, according to WAM. Net size and location will be regulated, as well as who is licensed to fish. Fishing has been banned in breeding areas and conservation areas, including entrances to ports and coral reefs.
Kuwait fears cholera from fish
Kuwait has banned indefinitely fish imports from Iran and Pakistan on health grounds, Gulf News reported. Kuwaiti authorities believe some fish imports from the two countries could be carrying cholera-causing bacteria.
DuBiotech, Medicine for Lebanon
The Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park is running a fundraising campaign, Medicine for Lebanon, as part of its commitment to CSR. The drive is supported by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity and UAE Red Crescent Society. Money raised will help alleviate a critical shortage of medical supplies and drugs in Lebanon's hospitals.
Alternative medicine review
Standards for alternative medicine practices in the UAE will be reviewed by health agencies, according to Gulf News. The Department of Health and Medical Services and Dubai Healthcare City have agreed to develop international standards for the licensing of practitioners, products and equipment. A Dohms official said tougher standards were needed in the region.
Corporate cover at Jebel Ali
The Jebel Ali Hospital has introduced a new service to help local companies improve the level of health cover they offer employees. Companies that register for the new Corporate Clinic are able to offer employees free or heavily subsidised primary medical services and consultations, with the service also available to employees' families.
Coma mother to Thailand
A woman who slipped into a coma seven months ago, following complications after giving birth to twins in the Al Qasimi Hospital in Sharjah hospital, is to be flown to Thailand, reported Gulf News. Her family claim a delay in treatment and a lack of equipment caused her deterioration. The woman will be flown to the Royal Hospital in Bangkok at the Ministry of Health's expense.
AAO seeks Sierra Leone funds
All As One, a non-profit organisation based in Dubai Aid and Humanitarian City, has launched a child welfare project for war-affected, orphaned children in Sierra Leone with a fundraising campaign to collect around $410,000. These funds will allow the AAO to construct a purpose built compound that will house a larger orphanage, a new school as well as a medical centre that focuses on maternity and infant care.
Free Dubai breast cancer checks
Women in Dubai are set to get free breast cancer screening at a new clinic from next month, with national, expatriate and visiting women all entitled to the check-up, reported Gulf News. A senior figure at the UAE Ministry of Health said that women who want a test do not need health cards to attend the clinic. The location of the clinic has yet to be announced.
Psoriasis lecture in Dubai
Dermatologists from across the region have attended a psoriasis lecture at the JW Marriot Hotel in Dubai. The lecture, sponsored by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and in co-ordination with The Dubai Dermatology Club, was given by Professor Richard Langley, the Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Research at Dalhouise University, Halifax, Canada. The talk focused on biologics, by clarifying who should be treated and how to initiate biological therapy.
Blood centre for Bahrain
A hereditary blood disease centre is to be set up at Bahrain's Salmaniya Medical Complex after the Health Ministry gave a green light to the project, reported TradeArabia. The idea was first mooted two years ago and once it is complete it will be managed by the hospital's haematology department. The cost of the centre hasn't been disclosed but it will also carry out research into sickle cell anaemia.
Qatar health insurance law soon
A draft of Qatar's compulsory health insurance plan for expatriates has gone before state cabinet for approval, The Peninsula reported. Services such as dental care, cardiac surgery, maternity and transplants are unlikely to be covered. Experts say the law will reduce waiting times for treatment and lead to better quality of service.
Saudi, Oz health agreement
Saudi Arabia will take up the ICD 10-AM (International Classification of Disease Version 10 - Australian Modification), following an agreement with Australia, according to Arab News. Using the system, hospitals should improve efficiency by being able to accurately describe processes. Implementation will provide jobs for an estimated 2,000 Saudis as coders and health information managers.
Thalassaemia drug available
A new treatment for the genetic blood disorder thalassaemia is now available in the UAE, according to Gulf News. The drug Exjade by Novartis Oncology removes excess iron from the body caused by frequent blood transfusions. Dubai's Al Wasl Hospital will initially put 70 patients on the treatment.
UAE Red Crescent, Unicef aid
The Red Crescent Society of the United Arab Emirates is to support Unicef's involvement in Lebanon's recovery following the recent conflict. Under an agreement signed in Beirut on Monday, the UAE Red Crescent will provide $1m towards Unicef projects in south Lebanon, covering water supply, health and education. About half the funds will go towards the reconstruction of drinking water systems which suffered severe damage during the bombardment.
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