2006
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Iraq health needs $8bn
Iraq's ailing health sector needs up to $8bn over the next four years for reconstruction, according to the deputy health minister. The US pledged $786m in 2004 for hospitals and the purchase of medical equipment, but a US health official says up to 25% of the funds was diverted to pay for increased security costs.
Turkey's neighbours, bird flu risk
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation is warning that bird flu could become endemic in Turkey and seriously threaten neighbouring countries, following reports that two people died in Turkey after becoming infected with the H5N1 strain. Turkey's neighbours, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iraq, Iran and Syria, are advised to be on high alert.
HSBC, bird flu plans
UK-based bank HSBC has drawn up plans to deal with the potential absence of up to 50% of its staff in a "worst case scenario" in the event of a pandemic brought on by bird flu, reported Reuters. The bank says our scale means that we have the necessary resources to maintain a reasonable level of service even in the face of serious threats.
Thalassemia drug on the way
A new drug called Exjade, which helps with symptoms associated with thalassemia, could soon be available in the UAE, reported Emirates Today. The drug is administered by mouth rather than the traditional treatments which are pumped under the skin. Doctors say the introduction of the new drug should increase patient compliance rates.
Rainbow in education push
Rainbow Quality Milk, a brand of Friesland Foods, is pushing for a greater awareness in both parents and children of the nutritional benefits of milk and milk products. At the recent Mother, Baby and Child Show, parents picked up useful dietary tips from a nutritionist while their children enjoyed an educational drawing competition.
RAK warns on fitness drugs
The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Department has warned three gymnasiums for illegally offering drugs that promote muscle development, reported Gulf News. Officials said that gymnasiums needed to obtain special permission from the Ministry of Health to sell such drugs.
UAE study of thalassemia
The Al Wasl Hospital's Thalassemia Centre is to lead a detailed study of this genetic blood disorder among UAE nationals, to replace a random study made in 2002, reported Gulf News. Thalassemia is a potentially life-threatening disorder characterised by the breakdown of heamoglobin in the blood.
Tom Peters joins health summit
Management guru Tom Peters will join the distinguished panel of speakers at the second Leaders in Healthcare strategic summit at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre on January 22 to discuss the latest in healthcare management trends, conference organizers IIR Exhibitions announced today. Held alongside the annual Arab Health Exhibition, the summit will draw chief executives from the world's top medical institutions.
UAE pilgrims air-lifted home
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered a plane loaded with medical equipment to air-lift injured UAE pilgrims hurt in the recent collapse of a Makkah hostel. Three injured UAE pilgrims returned home yesterday and are being treated in hospital.
Health centre for New Dubai
Welcare World Health Systems has opened a multi-specialty Welcare Ambulatory Care Center in the Dubai Knowledge Village to serve the New Dubai district. It has a full service ambulatory care center, outpatient clinics, emergency services, day care surgery, health management programs and diagnostic services.
AD, safe medicine campaign
Abu Dhabi health authorities have launched a week-long campaign to raise awareness of the safe use of medicines and to prevent adverse drug reactions. People are being encouraged to bring in their medicines for a free consultation on usage, side effects, drug interactions, storage and disposal.
Jebel Ali boutique hospital
A boutique hospital has opened next to Dubai's The Gardens development, near Jebel Ali. The hospital can handle routine emergencies as well as more complex medical, surgical and trauma cases. Medical staff have been hired from Europe, North America and the Indian subcontinent.
Salama signs with MedNet
Salama Islamic Arab Insurance has signed an agreement with MedNet Group, a subsidiary of reinsurance company Munich Re, to provide shariah compliant health insurance in the UAE. MedNet UAE will process all Salama's medical takaful claims when the service is launched.
AD acts on water chemical
Abu Dhabi authorities are working to remove bromate, a chemical with suspected cancer links, from the city's drinking water supplies, reported Gulf News. The substance can appear when drinking water is produced from seawater. The plan is to reduce levels to the World Health Organisation standard of 10 parts per billion, after levels in Abu Dhabi plants were reported at up to 100 parts per bn.
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