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Al Ain clinic launches e-claims
Electronic medical claims (e-claims) have been introduced in one of Abu Dhabi's hospitals for the first time. The Oasis Hospital in Al Ain launched online e-claims on Friday. E-claims involve a standardised coding system among health providers, resulting in a simpler process for medical claims..
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 14 - 2008 at 10:27

Aetna wins Dubai outpatient service
Aetna has announced that it has been appointed by the Dubai Health Authority as one of the healthcare providers to implement outpatient care practices in Dubai. The outpatient clinics are part of a new government-sponsored basic health care services to Dubai residents. Implementation of the new system will begin in January 2009.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, December 13 - 2008 at 10:42

Dubai issues call to renew healthcare licences
The Dubai Health Authority has issued a circular to all healthcare professionals in Dubai, announcing the start of its 'grandfathering' process, the term used for the renewal of all existing healthcare licences held by all physicians, across both the public and private sectors in the emirate. The grandfathering process forms the first part of the first phase of the new regulations being introduced by the DHA to ensure that all physicians in Dubai meet the new criteria for obtaining a new license. This will eventually be extended to include new licenses for all healthcare facilities in the emirate as well.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, December 11 - 2008 at 09:55

Muscat hospital offers women's health services
Muscat Private Hospital has launched a state-of-the-art one-stop service that covers all areas of women's health. The Women's Health Services, which is the first of its kind in the country, provides an innovative and quality health care programme to women and their families by integrating medical, educational, and social courses in a confidential and compassionate atmosphere, according to a press statement.
Oman: Wednesday, December 10 - 2008 at 09:48

UAE donates hospital to John Hopkins
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore has received a generous donation from UAE President HH Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to build a 913,000-square-foot cardiovascular and critical care tower in honour of Shaikh Zayed, Gulf News has reported. The two-12-story towers with 355 patient beds, operating rooms, and a teaching hospital expect completion by December 2010 and operating by spring of 2011.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, December 06 - 2008 at 11:48

Egypt lifts ban on doctors working in Saudi
Egypt has lifted a ban imposed last month on its doctors taking up jobs in Saudi Arabia after two Egyptian doctors working there were ordered jailed and flogged in the kingdom. Egypt's labor minister, Aisha Abdel-Hadi, lifted the ban after assurances from the Saudi government that Egyptian doctors would get contracts guaranteeing treatment equal to that of their Saudi counterparts. The two Egyptian physicians were tried and found guilty of illegally selling pharmaceuticals in Saudi Arabia. One was also found guilty of having affairs with his patients. In addition to lashes, they were sentenced to 15 and 20 years in prison.
Egypt: Thursday, December 04 - 2008 at 09:07

Iran releases HIV figures
Iran has said that there are more than 18,000 registered HIV-positive people in the country, and admitted to fears that the number could rise. Abbas Sedaqat, head of the Ministry of Health's Aids department, said on world Aids Day, that the number of HIV infections was steadily increasing: 'There are 18,320 registered individuals who have tested HIV-positive, but the total number of Iranians infected with the deadly virus is estimated between 70,000 to 100,000.'
Iran: Wednesday, December 03 - 2008 at 10:33

Dubai to get new children's hospital
The ruler of Dubai has ordered the establishment of a state-of-the-art children's hospital in teh emirate. Al Jalila Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Hospital for Children comes as a gift from Shaikh Mohammad on the occasion of his daughter Al Jalila's first birthday on December 2, which coincides with the UAE's 37th celebrations of the National Day. The objective of establishing the hospital is to provide comprehensive secondary and tertiary care to children in the region, including the delivery of acute care services requiring specialised skills, technology and support services consolidated in a one delivery centre.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, December 03 - 2008 at 09:11