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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

Oman to build $1bn healthcare city
Oman's Majan Development Company has announced plans to develop a healthcare city near Muscat with an estimated investment of 300-400 million rials ($774m to $1.03bn), reported Reuters. A senior official of the Kuwait-based Gulf Investment House, which is initiating the project with a 20% stake, said a feasibility study for the project is underway. Oman's Ministry of Tourism has agreed to allot land of one million square metres near Blue City, which is 100 kilometres away from Muscat.
Oman: Wednesday, March 19 - 2008 at 15:06 |

Oman's pharmaceutical market looks bright
Oman's pharmaceutical market will grow in the short to medium term, supported by excellent healthcare facilities, which are continuing to receive attention from foreign investors, according to a report by Research and Markets. Prescription and patented drugs are expected to remain the dominant products within the overall market, at 97% and 92% of the total value, respectively. Their position will be retained by an affluent population, modernisation of healthcare facilities and the development of the private sector. On the other hand, cost-containment policies promoted by the government will encourage the development of the over-the-counter and generics sectors. The government is presently considering the introduction of a faster generics approval process for Indian-made products, which are increasingly present in the GCC.
Oman: Wednesday, March 19 - 2008 at 08:50

Pfizer to set up UAE research centre
Pfizer, the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company, plans to set up a centre for research in the UAE to support the drug and medication needs of the Middle East region, reported Khaleej Times. In addition, Pfizer will provide a grant to incorporate non-governmental organisations in promoting a smoke-free environment.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 18 - 2008 at 08:24 |

Julphar to open new plants
Ras Al Khaimah- based Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) announced it will open two plants in April to produce antibiotics, reported WAM. The Dhs30m plants are expected to produce over 50 kinds of antibiotics in phase 1 with a total capacity of 30 million syringes a year. Work is in progress for Julphar's 7 new manufacturing plants with a total cost of Dhs800m.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 17 - 2008 at 13:56

Sex pills sold over the counter
Pills to combat erectile dysfunction are being given to men illegally by pharmacists, a urology specialist in Bahrain has claimed. He said men are getting drugs such as Viagra or Cialis over the counter without prescriptions, rather than going to a doctor first. He warned that such drugs can be potentially fatal for those with certain medical conditions, such as heart problems, said Gulf Daily News.
Bahrain: Monday, March 17 - 2008 at 09:03 |

Healthcare for all in Qatar
Qatar is introducing rules that mean private companies in the country must provide universal health care for their employees. According to a report in Gulf Times, the insurance sector is expected to grow by 10% a year over the next three years on the back of this government sanctioned boost.
Qatar: Monday, March 17 - 2008 at 07:28 |