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New form for accident victims
The Traffic Department heads in Dubai's police department and the Dubai Health Authority have approved for the use of a new medical check-up forms for accident victims, reported Gulf News. The new forms used for those injured in car accidents will categorise their degrees of injury. The form is aimed at preserving the rights of all those entailed in car accidents.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 20 - 2008 at 10:20

Saudi Chemical Q1 profit dips 15%
Saudi Chemical Co, a distributor of pharmaceutical drugs, has announced that its first-quarter profit fell 15% as the price of imported goods increased, reported Bloomberg. Net income fell to 34 million riyals ($9.1m), or 0.53 riyals a share, from 40 million riyals, or 0.63 riyals a share, the Riyadh-based company said.
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, April 17 - 2008 at 10:37

UAE bans medical tests at clinics
Municipal clinics in the UAE will not be allowed to conduct medical tests for residence and labour visas as of July 1, reported Gulf News. Expatriates are required to undergo medical testing every three years or when they change jobs to check for infectious diseases. Only medical facilities run by the preventive medicine department at the Ministry of Health, Dubai Health Authority and Abu Dhabi Health Authority will be authorized to do the testing.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 17 - 2008 at 08:32

Dubai to study health of students
The Dubai government has announced plans to 'study and improve' the general health of youngsters in the emirate. As a first step towards this goal, Knowledge and Human Development Authority and Dubai Health Authority will soon develop a database of children in the emirate's schools and identify particular health issues. Similarly, KHDA's newly-formed Higher Education Agency will also meet DHA officials to discuss health problems usually affecting college students. Authorities also plan to raise awareness among students on healthy living.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 16 - 2008 at 08:53

Arabtec signs medical insurance deal with DNIR
Dubai National Insurance & Reinsurance has entered into a medical insurance contract with Arabtec Holdings, covering their 40000 employees. The coverage encompasses various clinics, hospitals and pharmacies across the UAE and provides medical care at employees' camps on a regular basis. The scheme also provides life insurance coverage.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 15 - 2008 at 07:32 |

Egyptian woman dies of Blird Flu
A 30-year-old Egyptian woman living in the Cairo area has died of bird flu. The number of people who have died from the disease now stands at 22. She was the third person to die of Bird flu in Egypt in the past two weeks.
Egypt: Monday, April 14 - 2008 at 07:41

Qualiphar-Gifrer sets up in Dubai
Belgian pharmaceutical Qualiphar-Gifrer has signed a partnership agreement with Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech) to set up operations within the life sciences park. The company deals into healthcare products, contract manufacturing and production of plant-herbal extracts.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, April 12 - 2008 at 11:29

Aldar to develop Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Mubadala Development Company has awarded Aldar Properties with the funding and development of the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi on Al Sowa Island. Site enabling activity has already commenced for the state-of-the-art medical facility, which is set to offer residents of the UAE and the region high end healthcare and cutting edge technology. Scheduled to be operational in 2011, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will include a multi-specialty tertiary care centre and adjacent clinic.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 10 - 2008 at 08:53