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<description><![CDATA[Doctors in Bahrain are endangering the health of children and adults by over prescribing antibiotics when treating patients, according to a Ministry of Health study. It found that a quarter of all medication prescribed in the country are antibiotics. Patients are pressuring doctors to give them antibiotics, prompting the Ministry to launch as awareness campaign and encourage doctors to prescribe less when treating people.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[The National Health Insurance Company (Daman) has met with major health providers for the gradual implementation of electronic insurance claims in the UAE, starting with the emirate of Abu Dhabi, reported Khaleej Times. Axel Tottenborn, COO of Daman, said that instead of the paper-based claims, invoices for all insurance claims will soon be transferred electronically.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Despite health concerns and high obesity levels in Saudi Arabia, the consumption of high calorie food and drinks grew rapidly in 2007 compared to 2006 according to research company TNS. The consumption of fizzy soft drinks rose 29%, chocolate by 16.7% and salty snacks by 13.3%.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[The International Conference on Nursing and Global Health will be held at the Gulf Medical College in Ajman on May 23rd. In addition, four workshops will be held on May 24 at the college to celbrate International Nurses Day. The conference is accredited by the Ministry of health UAE for 9.5 CNE Hrs. International faculties from UK and Malaysia apart from faculty from UAE will deliver talks at the conference.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s biggest healthcare challenge is improving efficiency and patient satisfaction, not building new hospitals and increasing bed capacity, according to officials at Health Authority Abu Dhabi. The authority has unveiled its five year strategic plan which includes providing access to affordable healthcare, safeguarding patient safety, and building patient trust in the healthcare system.]]></description>
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