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Tobacco products to carry warnings
All tobacco products that hit the market in the GCC will will carry a mix of strong pictorial warnings beginning February 2009, reported Khaleej Times. Bahrain has announced that tobacco firms would be forced to print pictures of damaged organs, such as lungs and hearts, on cigarette packs in order to get entry into the GCC market.
Middle East: Thursday, July 17 - 2008 at 09:03

23 nurses sacked in UAE hospital
Twenty three nurses at Al Ain Government Hospital in the UAE have lost their jobs after they failed to pass licensure examinations, reported Khaleej Times. Some of the nurses, whose services were terminated on June 30, possess more than 25 years' experience and are licensed by the Ministry of Health. The Health Authority-Abu Dhabi had earlier ordered the nurses who possessed only secondary school certificates or nursing diplomas to sit for the licensure examinations.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 16 - 2008 at 08:47

Drug prices to rise 27% in UAE
Drug prices will rise in the UAE from October 15 following an agreement between the Ministry of Health, distributors and pharmacists, reported Gulf News. There will be a total increase of 27.25% on 1,129 drugs priced in euros. However, people with chronic conditions such as diabetes, will only pay a 5.8% increase.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 15 - 2008 at 08:11

Abu Dhabi pharmacists need CPE
The Health Authority Abu Dhabi has declared it is now required for all licensure and re-licensure of pharmacists working in the public and private sector to train for the CPE programme, effective February 2009, Gulf News has reported. About 565 pharmacists in Abu Dhabi will have to complete a 20-hour Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) programme if they want to renew their licence.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, July 14 - 2008 at 09:11

MOH on premarital screening drive
The UAE Ministry of Health and BinSina Pharmacy have launched a nationwide campaign for pre-marriage screening of prospective grooms, according to news report. The campaign aims to prevent certain contagious and genetic diseases. Screening tests cover hereditary diseases and viruses like Hepatitis and Aids. According to statistics, one child out of 25 is affected by hereditary diseases.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, July 13 - 2008 at 10:04

SKMC earns JCI accreditation
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) has earned accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI) for its Medical Pavilion, Surgical Pavilion, and the Outpatient Speciality Clinics. SKMC is managed by Cleveland Clinic. JCI is a worldwide accreditation, reviewing improvement of quality in healthcare.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, July 12 - 2008 at 10:21

UAE launches health council
The ruler of Dubai has issued a decree establishing a National Health Council to improve the standards of healthcare services in the UAE. The council is to be comprised of two representatives each from the Ministry of Health, the Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Health Care City, the medical services sectors of the Interior Ministry, and the armed forces as well as two representatives from the private health sector.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 10 - 2008 at 07:55

UAE opens clinic in remote area
The UAE health ministry has opened a medical clinic in the mountainous area that lies between the two Sharjah towns of Al Dhaid and Kalba on the East Coast, reported Gulf News. The new Wadi Al Helou centre has facilities such as an X-Ray room, a laboratory for blood and other basic tests, and a first aid and emergency room.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 09 - 2008 at 08:39