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Bird flu sweeps Egypt
Egypt is now the third most affected country by bird flu, after Indonesia and Vietnam. To date there have been 47 human cases, with 20 deaths from the H5N1 influenza virus. So far the government has closed 18 infected chicken farms this year as the disease sweeps the country, but authorities said it is still difficult for humans to catch. Generally, victims catch the virus after inhaling the blood, feathers or powered faeces of chickens.
Egypt: Thursday, March 27 - 2008 at 10:03

UAE scientists honoured
Nineteen scientists in the UAE have been honoured for their research into areas such as microbiology and genetics. All received commendations under the Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences (Shams).
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 27 - 2008 at 08:59

Saudi okays center for blood disease
Saudi Arabia has approved a Human Rights Commission's (HRC) recommendation to establish centers across the kingdom for sufferers of blood diseases, reported Arab News. The HRC's third recommendation requiring marriage registrars not to wed couples at probable risk of producing unhealthy children was also approved.
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, March 26 - 2008 at 08:33

Mideast medicines up 18% yearly
According to IIR Middle East, the Middle East pharmaceutical market grows between 15 and 18% annually, cited Gulf News, due to increasing public and private investment in the sector. IIR is organizing the International Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Exhibition in the region to cover key areas in drug discovery, clinical trials and manufacturing through to biologics, devices, global licensing and regulatory aspects.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 25 - 2008 at 09:13

Maternity hospital for Sharjah
Sharjah is getting a Dhs350m independent maternity hospital. On the same site as Al Qasimi Hospital, it will have 200 beds and be ready next year. The hospital will include an obstetrics and a paediatric department, a gynaecology unit and an open heart surgery unit.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 24 - 2008 at 08:09

Fewer UAE nationals seek care abroad
A UAE ministry of health official said many UAE nationals who used to travel abroad for medical treatment are now seeking the same in hospitals within the country, reported Khaleej Times. Assistant Undersecretary of the MoH for External Affairs and International Health, Nasir Khalifa Al Bodour, said major advancements in nearly all hospitals around the country in the past few years has created a fundamental change in the concept of providing health care. Where many cases used to be treated abroad, the shift has changed to within the country now, and with a high percentage of success, he said.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 23 - 2008 at 08:20

e-TQM offers health masters course
e-Total Quality Management (e-TQM) College has launched a new masters programme for health care professionals to learn managerial skills, reported Gulf News. The Masters of Science in Public Health: Excellence in Health Care Management is offering health care professionals and fresh graduates with practical managerial skills. The programmed allows professionals to finish the course while pursuing full time jobs.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, March 22 - 2008 at 12:36

Healthy bones campaign launched
Novartis Consumer Health has launched a campaign to promote awareness of osteoporosis, a 'silent crippler' that is still prevalent among women in the Middle East. Some 70% of post menopausal women in the UAE have low bone mass, and its Building Strong Bones Campaign aims to educate women on the problem and provide advice on preventative measures. It is offering free bone examinations, alternating weekly between Boots pharmacy at Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre as well as at selected Ministry of Health Clinics.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 20 - 2008 at 09:01