Environment and Health

Fight against thalassaemia
The Middle East suffers extremely high rates of the deadly genetic disease thalassaemia, particularly in areas of high consanguinity, according to Dr Mariam Matar, Head of Research, UAE Department of Health. The UAE is trying to raise awareness about the incurable condition, by widespread testing and counselling couples that carry the gene.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 04 - 2006 at 08:55

A growing market
Genetic engineering is helping create plants that can withstand the UAE's high salinity, allowing the agriculture sector to grow. Vincent Hegarty, Dean, College of Food & Agriculture, UAEU says that the UAE currently grows only 20% of its food, with the rest coming from more than 90 different countries.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 20 - 2006 at 08:33

Harm of rapid development
Difficult sacrifices will have made, including slowing down the pace of development, if the region's fragile environment is to be conserved, according to experts at a major environmental forum in Al Ain. Dr Hadef Al Dhahiri, Vice Chancellor, UAE University says that educaton is critical to raise awareness of eco-issues.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 16 - 2006 at 08:22

Space age standards
With panic spreading over the threat of bird flu, hygiene and proper food management have become a priority for the hospitality industry. Traders is the first hotel in Dubai to achieve the international HACCP certification for its standards. Hygiene & sanitation Manager Vikash Lutchmiah explains why a proper system is critical.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 26 - 2006 at 08:39

Safe chemical future
It is not too late to save the environment if proper chemical management is implemented now, according to Klaus Toepfer, Executive Director, UNEP. Toepfer says that developing countries are increasing their own problems if they fail to handle chemicals better.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, February 08 - 2006 at 09:03

A worrying thirst
Fresh water is the rarest resource in the Gulf, yet water use per capita by Gulf states is among the highest in the world. With the UAE trying to promote environmental awareness, Dr Mohamad bin Fahad, Chairman, Zayed Environmental Prize Foundation, addresses the critical issue of water conservation.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 07 - 2006 at 08:33

Unhealthy challenges ahead
High populations and chronic diseases are among the next big challenges facing Arab governments and health authorities, according to Dr Sultan Bahabri, Chairman, International eHealth Association. Dr Bahabri says that governments' role must change from providing healthcare to regulating and supervising it.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 05 - 2006 at 08:56

Picture of health
Middle East governments are increasingly prepared to fund advanced technology for healthcare, according to Jo Ann Campbell, CFO, Kodak Health Group. Kodak's digital imaging solutions, on display at Arab Health 2006, aim to save lives by reducing human errors and increasing efficiency.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, January 26 - 2006 at 07:48